Annual Fairy's Run - 18th December 2004
Thanks to everyone who made it to this year's Fairy Run making it the best ever and the
closest handicap finish that we may have had since it started.
Results are as follows;
Jennifer Hutchings - 27.24 mins
Bedford Half Marathon - 12th December 2004
The Bedford Harriers Half Marathon, held on Sunday 12th December 2004, was a challenging course held in Wootton,
and with a record entry of 1600 runners, proved to be an enjoyable yet bizarre event for Biggleswade Athletic Club.
On the positive side, fourteen Biggleswade AC runners took part - a record number of entries from the club.
Three lady runners (Deb, Yvonne and Amanda) were all competing in their first half marathon race and all ran superbly.
Ian Skerratt was the first Biggleswade runner home, to claim the club's Half Marathon shield, just 7 days after finishing the Luton Marathon in 3hr 12mins.
Karen Worrall had a brilliant run to lead the Biggleswade ladies home, and finished 11th lady overall, just 3 months after the birth of her
3rd child. Not to be outdone, Jan Forrester showed that she's still going strong by claiming the Beds County Championship Ladies Veteran
50 trophy.
On the bizarre side, Zoe and Damien got stuck in pre-race traffic on the roads leading to Wootton and only just arrived in time for
the delayed start. While Gavin missed the start completely - he was rumoured to be locked in a Portaloo. To cap it all off,
a local farmer decided to enter the Christmas Spirit by herding his flock of sheep across the road at the 12 mile marker, "bahring"
the way for dozens of flabbergasted (and slightly upset) runners!
Congratulations to Beds Harriers AC for another well organised event.
Results are as follows;
Biggleswade AC Men's Results:
Biggleswade AC Ladies Results:
Bedfordshire AAA Rankings 2004
Results are as follows;
Three Counties XC (Northampton) - 28th November 2004
On Sunday 28th November, the Club competed in the second race of this years "Three Counties Cross Country League" held in Northampton.
Although the team was depleted by injury, all did well on the challenging course. This years two lap 7.5Km course was round Delapre Golf Course
with undulating fields and woodlands thrown in for good measure. Plus many fallen trees and exposed tree roots to either hurdle or negotiate.
Gavin Elliott lead the male team home finishing in 32nd position after shaking off early pressure from team mate David Brown who finished
in 51st place. Karen Worrell put in a exceptional run to come in 5th for the ladies. Jan Forrester finished well after being 'spiked' on this tight
testing course. The Club finished 9th overall to cement their good start in this years league.
Results are as follows;
Biggleswade AC Men's Team Results:
Biggleswade AC Ladies Team Results:
Three Counties XC (Wing) - 31st October 2004
The club made a superb start to this years "Three Counties Cross Country League". The first race of the season was held at Wing, Buckinghamshire
on a very muddy and hilly course. All competitors had to run over 7.5Km across undulating fields and farmland, twice having to cross a deep stream
and vaulting several gates. All athletes ran exceptionally well especially Debbie Bryant who picked up some very important points for the club,
and Tanya Tatchley who ran a great race for a lady who has not attempted cross country before. The outstanding achievements of all athletes have
catapulted Biggleswade Athletic Club into 7th place over all in the league and there are still four races to go.
Results are as follows;
Biggleswade AC Men's Team Results:
Biggleswade AC Ladies Team Results:
Reims 10K, France - 16th - 18th October 2004
Eleven club runners and supporters set off for Reims on Saturday 16th October, hoping for a smooth crossing (especially Zoe)
and some pleasant French Wine (especially Stuart, Chris and Steve). The weather stayed fine, and Reims was reached in time to register
for the race the following morning. Sunday morning was overcast and cool - perfect for the 10km race. The 3300 runners made the early stages quite precarious and Zoe was brought down in the first kilometre when a lady tripped in front of her.
She gamely got up and completed the race battered and bruised. All nine runners ran excellent times, with the evergreen Chris leading us
all home, and Jennifer setting another superb PB. Sunday afternoon was spent viewing the famous Cathedral, watching the sodden marathon
runners (by now it was raining), and visiting the old Reims GP Motor Racing circuit - on which we set a new "minibus" lap record.
Some excellent French cuisine and wine on Sunday evening ended a very enjoyable day. On Monday, after an early morning 7 mile run along
the canal in the dark! we had a leisurely drive back towards Calais, stopping off in St Omer for lunch and some shopping,
before returning home. Thanks to everyone for making it a very enjoyable weekend. Next year we may venture to Poland, but not by Minibus!
Results are as follows;
361 - Chris Clarke - 42m 46s - 22nd MV50
Standalone 10K - 3rd October 2004
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Standalone 10K, especially Tim who is returning from injury.
** Standalone 10K Results Available Here**
Leighton Buzzard 10 Mile - 26th September 2004
** Leighton Buzzard Results Available Here**
Embankment 5 - 19th September 2004
Well done to everyone who took part, especially Gav, Damo, Zoe and Tanya for achieving PB's.
Results are as follows;
Gavin Elliott - 29.46 mins (PB)
Annual Rounders Match - 31st August 2004
Seniors 6 - Juniors 4 1/2
Tuesday 31st August saw the rivalry between young and old clash head on in the form of the annual Rounders match between the reigning champions the "Seniors" versus the "Juniors".
The Juniors were looking for revenge after last years narrow defeat. Egos were truly on show as the Seniors lead by Tim Huxtable and Damo Pitts first stepped out to bat.
Hard hitting Alan Goodman soon was smacking the ball around but with so many juniors packing the out field it wasn't long before the seniors sustained heavy casualties as one by one many were stumped out.
Even Gavin was ran out by some excellent fielding by the "Bests" after getting a rounder (although he did insist that video evidence should be used for all tight refereeing decisions next year).
Val Kemp showed she was ambidextrous by being able to bat with both arms equally well (both poorly) making the juniors scamper like ants to cover any holes in their fielding. Jennifer also made an appearance off the physio bench to show that she could still run.
The Juniors were soon put into bat. But with many outstanding catches by Man of the Match - Tanya Tatchleys boyfriend John, they also began to fall by the way side.
Tim "The Hustler" Huxtable did a great job keeping back stop and with the excellent tactic of name calling managed to put many of the junior girls off their game. With Chris Clarke finally catching a junior out at the third attempt
and Zoe Dawson learning how to throw (even like a girl) the Seniors gained the upper hand to win by a narrow margin once again 6 - 4 1/2.
A great night was had by all and a wonderful celebration barbecue was served afterwards. Thanks must go to all who helped out to make this an excellent evening especially, Dave Brown, the BBQ chefs and the judges (who performed well under pressure).
Biggleswade AC Beep Test - 12th August 2004
Results are as follows;
Tanya Tatchley - 5.3
Doug Anderson Memorial 5K - 28th July 2004
First home for Biggleswade Athletic Club was Gavin Elliott in 17.49 (11)
followed by Ken Prior in 19.42 (34) and Neil Gregory in 19.45 (35).
The next home was Roger Wadeley in 20.08 (44), Damien Pitts in 20.12 (48),
Edward Clarke in 20.49 (67), Nigel Bush in 20.56 (73) and Alan Goodman in 20.59
(74). Followed by Chris Clarke in 21.08 (80), Andy Darnell in 22.15 (102), Aileen
Russell in 22.23 (112), Martin Turpin in 22.43 (120), Zoe Dawson in 23.25 (142),
Val Kemp in 23.25 (143), Tim Huxtable in 23.50 (150), Colin Harries in 23.57
(151), Jackie Weston in 23.58 (152) and Debbie Bryant in 24.00 (153).
Biggleswade AC Annual Pentathlon - 6th July 2004
** Pentathlon Results Available Here**
Everton Fun Day 3 Mile - 19th June 2004
** Everton Fun Day 3 Mile Results Available Here
**
Dunstable 10K - 13th June 2004
Results are as follows;
Gavin Elliott - 39 mins 32 secs (Age Graded - 39 mins 32 secs)
Bedford 6 - 18th May 2004
Results are as follows;
Gavin Elliott - 36.13 mins (32nd male)
St Albans 10K - 9th May 2004
Results are as follows;
Karen Warrel - 46.00 mins (33rd)
Silverstone 10K - 4th May 2004
The weather conditions for the runners were not the best as it rained and hailed
before, during and after the race, which did result in some slower times for the
832 runners taking part in the race.
First home for Biggleswade AC was Steven Chalk in 126th with a time of
39.35mins, being chased by Damien Pitts in 133rd with a time of 39.46, a new
personal best for him. Neil Gregory was not far behind, coming in 40.45 (159),
followed by another two members of the club fighting it out to the end, Nigel
Bush in 43.02 (245) and Chris Clarke in 43.08 (249).
Next in for the club was Andy Darnell in 46.45 (420), followed by the first lady
home for the club Zoe Dawson in 48.38 (500) and then Martin Turpin in 49.25
(537).
Val Kemp managed to keep in front of her mother to the end of the race in 54.37
(697), while her mother Christine Kemp came in 54.58 (707). Katherine Draper was
not far behind in 58.07 (752), followed by Penelope Fletcher in 60.02 (792).
London Marathon - 18th April 2004
Click Here for the FLM 2004 News Article.
Wow, what a day....... yes I know it threw it down, and yes I know we all got soaked, but it was a great day all the same.
Our athletes ran superbly, and the support team cheered throughout the day. Everyone needs a pat on the back for representing Biggleswade AC so well.
A huge thank you also must go to Jim and Tim H. for acting as tour guides and getting the support team to some excellent viewing spots as well as a great Chinese afterwards.
For those who didn't go - you missed a brilliant day and a monumental display by all our runners in the capital. 90% of them getting PB's.
Well done all!!!
Results are as follows;
Roy Kellaway (M45) - 3hrs 12mins 09secs
For Further Results, click here.
Tim Huxtable - 27.11 mins
Tanya Tatchley - 26.25 mins
Christine Kemp - 25.48 mins
Colin Harris - 22.51 mins
Jan Forrester - 22.44 mins
Val Kemp - 22.18 mins
Aileen Russell - 22.10 mins
Andy Darnell - 21.51 mins
Martin Turpin - 21.46 mins
Chris Addams - 21.46 mins
Debbie Bryant - 21.30 mins
Zoe Dawson - 21.18 mins
Martyn Cole - 20.48 mins
Edward Clark - 20.25 mins
Nigel Bush - 20.24 mins
Alan Goodman - 20.12 mins
Damien Pitts - 19.56 mins
Chris Clark - 19.36 mins
Ken Prior - 19.26 mins
Gavin Elliott - 18.54 mins
Neil Gregory - 18.50 mins
Ian Skerratt - 111th - 1hr 28mins 47secs (2nd MV50 Beds County)
Gavin Elliott - 160th - 1hr 31mins 32secs
Chris Clarke - 170th - 1hr 32mins 01secs
Neil Gregory - 225th - 1hr 34mins 45secs
Nigel Bush - 251st - 1hr 36mins 12secs (2nd MV55 Beds County)
Alan Goodman - 268th - 1hr 37mins 25secs
Damien Pitts - 280th - 1hr 37mins 50secs
Tony Haymes - 453rd 1hr 44mins 36secs
Karen Warrel - 174th - 1hr 32mins 12secs (11th Lady overall)
Zoe Dawson - 442nd - 1hr 44mins 05secs
Deb Bryant - 579th - 1hr 49mins 11secs
Jan Forrester - 704th - 1hr 54mins 14secs (1st Lady V50 Beds County)
Yvonne Tatchley - 1010th - 2hrs 17mins 22secs
Amanda Amos - 1011th - 2hrs 17mins 22secs
Beds AAA Letter
Beds County Stats 2004
Beds Top Ten 2004
Gavin Elliott - 32nd
David Brown - 51st
Ken Prior - 63rd
Neil Gregory - 78th
Chris Clarke - 97th
Damien Pitts - 135th
Colin Harries - 171st
Arthur Mitchell - 177th
Tim Huxtable - 190th
Karen Warrel - 5th
Zoe Dawson - 18th
Aileen Russell - 30th
Jan Forrester - 38th
Penny Fletcher - 69th
Alan Broughton - 4th
Gavin Elliott - 31st
Roy Stevens - 41st
Ken Prior - 54th
Damien Pitts - 78th
Neil Gregory - 96th
Alan Goodman - 111st
Nigel Bush - 144th
Giles Kien - 154th
Andy Darnell - 158th
Karen Warrel - 21st
Zoe Dawson - 22nd
Debbie Bryant - 27th
Aileen Russell - 32nd
Jan Forrester - 45th
Penny Fletcher - 68th
Tanya Tatchley - 71st
Jennifer Hutchings - 74th
413 - Damien Pitts - 43m 26s - 34th Junior
373 - Nigel Bush - 43m 50s - 25th MV50
749 - Zoe Dawson - 47m 05s - 24th SF
834 - John Pickles - 47m 46s - 349th SM
1032 - Stuart Galloway - 48m 34s - 16th VH3
1049 - Steve Rotchell - 49m 30s - 93rd MV50
1235 - Jan Forrester - 50m 50s - 5th FV50
2241 - Jennifer Hutchings - 57m 32s - 170th SF
Well done to all our members who took part in the Leighton Buzzard 10 mile road race, especially Roy and Zoe for winning the 10 Mile Club Championship.
Congratulations to Gavin, Zoe and Debbie who managed to get PB's and Val and Damien, not only getting PB's but winning the Bedfordshire AAA County Championship for Junior Men and
Women.
Damien Pitts - 33.29 mins (PB)
Nigel Bush - 35.32 mins
Zoe Dawson - 37.38 mins (PB)
Colin Harries - 39.33 mins
Chris Addams - 39.37 mins
Arthur Mitchell - 39.45 mins
Debbie Bryant - 40.03 mins
Tanya Tatchley - 44.28 mins (PB)
Yvonne Tatchley - 44.55 mins
Amanda Amos - 51.24 mins
Christine Amos - 52.23 mins
Thanks for organising an excellent Beep Test Ken. I believe everyone enjoyed it. Hope to try it again in another 2 or 3 months.
Sammy Freeman - 7.0
Jackie Weston (aka Tutt) - 8.0
Aileen Russell - 10.8
Kat Draper - 9.5
Damien Pitts - 9.6
David - 9.9
Laura Gilbert - 10.0
Chloe Best - 10.0
Alan - 10.4
Zoe Dawson - 10.5
Tim Huxtable - 11.1
Alan - 11.4
Martin - 12.0
Gavin Elliott - 14.9
Craig Morse - 16.0
On Wednesday 28 July, 18 members of Biggleswade Athletic Club took part in the
Doug Anderson Memorial 5km race at Bedford Park. A total of 254 runners took
part in the race organised by Bedford Harriers. Well done to all who took part.
A huge thanks to Ken, Dave, Sharron, Kim and the rest of the helpers at this years Pentathlon. It was a very enjoyable evening.
Congratulations to all of you that got PB's in either the 100m/800m/Shot/Long Jump/Javelin. Well Done.
Well done to everyone who took part in this year's Everton Fun Day, with special thanks to the organisers and marshals. The weather remained dry with just a gentle breeze which made ideal running conditions.
The course was very scenic using the Greensand Ridge, passing through many poppy fields.
Well done to all our members who took part in the Dunstable 10K road race on Sunday 13th June, especially Roger and Karen for winning the 10km Club Championship.
Most people struggled due to the rising temperatures but Tanya knocked off over 2 minutes from her Bedford 6 time. Well done Tanya.
Steve Chalk - 41 mins 27 secs (Age Graded - 37 mins 31 secs)
Roger Wadeley - 41 mins 43 secs (Age Graded - 35 mins 00 secs)
Damien Pitts - 44 mins 19 secs (Age Graded - 44 mins 19 secs)
Alan Goodman - 44 mins 34 secs (Age Graded - 42 mins 50 secs)
Karen Worrell - 45 mins 41 secs (Age Graded - 43 mins 47 secs)
Katherine Brasier - 45 mins 50 secs (PB) (Age Graded - 45 mins 50 secs)
Colin Harries - 48 mins 42 secs (Age Graded - 41 mins 13 secs)
Arthur Mitchell - 49 mins 25 secs (Age Graded - 41 mins 27 secs)
Zoe Dawson - 50 mins 03 secs (Age Graded - 50 mins 03 secs)
Tanya Tatchley - 62 mins 19 secs (PB) (Age Graded - 62 mins 19 secs)
Well done to all our members who took part in the Bedford 6 mile road race on Tuesday 18th May with many achieving PB's.
Steve Chalk - 37.57 mins (50th male)
Damien Pitts - 40.19 mins (76th male)
Duncan Bush - 41.30 mins (90th male)
Nigel Bush - 41.39 mins (94th male)
Chris Clarke - 42.25 mins (106th male)
Alan Goodman - 43.36 mins (126th male)
Katherine Brasier - 43.48 mins (18th female)
Andy Darnell - 44.38 mins (141th male)
John Pickles - 46.27 mins (159th male)
Colin Harries - 48.35 mins (180th male)
Jackie Tutt - 48.39 mins (53rd female)
Valerie Kemp - 49.46 mins (60th female)
Debbie Bryant - 50.55 mins (69th female)
Kat Draper - 54.41 mins (77th female)
Cassie Emms - 56.59 mins (83rd female)
Jennifer Hutchings - 58.34 mins (85th female)
Tanya Tatchley - 64.15 mins (88th female)
Well done to our ladies that took part in the St Albans 10K on Sunday 9th May. There were 163 finishers with the team placed 6th out of 9.
Zoe Dawson - 49.03 mins (49th)
Jackie Tutt - 51.53 mins (67th)
Val Kemp - 54.07 mins (81st)
Kat Draper - 56.28 mins (103rd)
On Tuesday 4th May, 12 members of Biggleswade Athletic Club took part in the
annual Silverstone 10Km race. Which consisted of two laps of the world famous
motor sport track.
Andy Bruce (M40) - 3hrs 15mins 08secs
Katherine Brasier (W18) - 3hrs 45mins 41secs
Tony Haymes (M40) - 3hrs 50mins 35secs
John Pickles (M18) - 3hrs 57mins 09secs
Zoe Dawson (W18) - 4hrs 08mins 54secs
Carl Kingston (M40) - 4hrs 19mins 22secs