September 2004

BUPA Junior Great North Run.
Gateshead/Newcastle Quayside.  Sat. 25th Sept.
Chester Le Street's Andrew Coffer won Saturday's BUPA Junior Great North Run at the Gateshead and Newcastle Quayside. In the breezy bur thankfully dry conditions, the 16-year-old from Durham, the current North Eastern Under 17 3000m champion, waited until the 1M point, before taking the lead over the 4000-strong field. Coffer stretched his advantage at one time to 60m over Jonathan Young of Morpeth (8th in 2003), who was closely followed by clubmate Ross Floyd and Durham's Michael Crawley. Coffer, who admitted to feeling tired over the last half mile, held on to win by 4secs over the strong finishing Young, with Floyd taking third place. Crawley finished in 4th, ahead of Rory Campbell, son of labour spinmaster, Alistair, who improved on his 16th placing in 2003. Delyth James of Morpeth (also 16), a sixth form student at King Edward School and the current North Eastern Under 17 800m and 1500m champion, won the Girls' event finishing in 35th position overall. The winner was delighted with her victory, which came as an unexpected surprise. Second place went to 13-year-old Eilish McColgan (daughter of former World 10000m champion, Liz), who improved on her third position from 2004. Mary Ferrier of Gateshead (2nd in 2002 and 2003) finishing 3rd this time.
Result.  Distance 4km.
1 A Coffer (CleS, U17) 13:05; 2 J Young (Morp, U17) 13:09; 3 R Floyd (Morp, U17) 13:13; 4 M Crawley (Dur, U17) 13:18; 5 R Campbell 13:29; 6 A Duffield (Loft, U17) 13:34; 7 A Stanton (SSh, U17) 13:51; 8 K Murray 14:00; 9 D Cliffe (Warr, U15) 14:01; 10 A Carmichael (Gate, U17) 14:03; 11 S Chisholm (U17) 14:08; 12 W Quick (U15) 14:10; 13 D Brocklehurst (U17) 14:11; 14 N Swinburn (Morp, U17) 14:14; 15 N French (U17) 14:15; 16 S Brewis (H&P, U17) 14:17; 17 C Smith (U15) 14:18; 18 R Cunningham (Birt, U15) 14:20; 19 B Rooney (U17) 14:23; 20 K Kirkham (U15) 14:24; 21 T Lewis (U15) 14:25; 22 A Davy (U17) 14:27; 23 S Fox (U17) 14:29; 24 R Balmbra (Morp, U17) 14:31; 25 T Perrins (Gate, U15) 14:32
Girls.
1 D James (Morp, U17) 14:49; 2 E McColgan (Dundee H, U15) 15:06; 3 M Ferrier (Gate, U17) 15:28; 4 E-L Heighway (Sale, U17) 15:40; 5 L Weightman (Morp, U15) 15:42; 6 D Walker (RSC, U17) 15:46; 7 K Avery (Shil, U13) 16:16; 8 S Chalkley (U17) 16:21; 9 E Fisher (U13) 16:25; 10 C Baudouin (Gate, U15) 16:29; 11 G Rahman (U15) 16:36; 12 S Duffy (Gate, U17) 16:44; 13 M Harris (U17) 16:45; 14 A Wilson (N Ayc, U17) 16:47; 15 A Snook (Shil, U17) 16:47; 16 A Suffield (Shil, U15) 16:48; 17 L Dodsworth (Gate, U17) 16:51; 18 A Reed (U15) 16:57; 19 E Davis (U17) 17:00; 20 A Porteous (Morp, U17) 17:15; 21 E Connolly (U15) 17:16; 22 S Bell (Gate, U13) 17:28; 23 S Goodfellow (Morp, U13) 17:29
(Newcastle Journal: Mon. 27th September 2004).

Additional Comments: Most of info used. Probably will never know exact number of finishers. First 148 available on day. Have inserted clubs when known, and some runners including Campbell, did not have age stated. Race started from Baltic Centre this time, and athletes did not cross the Millenium Bridge. Again there were congestion problems but will not comment further. Will not begin to describe CBBC coverage, but needless to say they missed Coffer's break (about 5mins into race). Early leader, who got up to about 50m clear was Sam Dickinson (33rd in 14:47), who looked to be wearing a Bexley vest.
Paul Meynell (Stumpy from BG) was yellow team leader. Also saw Sarah (surprised how small she is) and Hayley, walking cross finish line near back of field.
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North of England Road Relay Championships.
Blackpool Promenade.  Sat. 25th Sept.
Morpeth Harriers were emphatic winners of Saturday's North of England 6 Stage Road Relay championship, at Blackpool Promenade. Dan Samuels finished in 9th place on leg 1, before John Mooney took Morpeth into the lead on stage 2. This was the second top class performance from Germany-based  Mooney in 7days (he was fastest in the Sunderland Relays last weekend). Nick McCormick extended the advantage on leg 3, with the fastest time of the day. Neil Wilkinson, Terry Wall and Mark Hudspith maintained the lead as Morpeth crossed the finish line nearly 2mins ahead of Leeds City, with Altrincham taking the bronze medals. Sunderland finished in a creditable 8th place, with veteran Brian Rushworth, their fastest athlete, moving from 17th to 9th on leg 2. Loftus in 22nd and Hartlepool (25th) could also qualify for the National event at Sutton Coldfield, in 4 weeks time.
A weakened Chester Le Street squad lost their Womens' 4 stage title, finishing in 4th place behind Liverpool Harriers. Sarah Wilkinson, making a welcome return to competition, after being sidelined with injury, was their fastest runner finishing 5th on leg 1. Steph Robson moved to 2nd on leg 2, before Maxine Czarnecka (3rd) and Kathryn Waugh completed their team. Morpeth finished in 11th place, with 4th leg runner, Aiveen Fox the fastest, moving up from 17th position. With the BUPA Great North Run taking place the next day, the turn-out from the region's clubs was less than usual, with some of the finishing teams, also having to field weakened line-ups.
Results.
Senior Men: 6 x 4.2M.
1 Morpeth 2:00:24 (D Samuels 20:19, J Mooney 19:42, N McCormick 19:14, N Wilkinson 20:20, T Wall 20:41, M Hudspith 20:08); 2 Leeds City 2:02:20; 3 Altrincham 2:02:45; 4 Derby and County 2:03:04; 5 Sale 2:04:26; 6 Salford 2:04:39; 7 Preston 2:05:41; 8 Sunderland 2:05:58 (P Martin 20:49, B Rushworth 20:22, M Hood 20:36, S Platts 21:05, D Robertson 21:00, M Donkin 22:06)  Other Placings: 22 Loftus 2:14:52; 25 Hartlepool Burn Road 2:15:00; 31 Chester Le Street 2:17:35; 33 Gateshead 2:19:25; 40 Border 2:25:02
Fastest: N McCormick 19:14; A Jones (Salf) 19:24; A Norman (Alt) 19:34...5 J Mooney 19:42; 9 A Buckley (Gate) 19:53
Senior Women: 4 x 2.7M.
1 Liverpool H 62:01; 2 Sale 62:05; 3 Salford 62:26; 4 Chester Le Street 62:47 (S Wilkinson 15:08, S Robson 15:34, M Czarnecka 16:19, K Waugh 15:46); 5 Leeds City 63:06; 6 Bingley 64:01  Other Placing: 11 Morpeth 66:23 (D Watts 16:43, S Ellison 16:14, J Mooney 17:24, A Fox 16:02)
Fastest: B Jenkins (Salf) 14:45; A Parkinson (Leeds) 14:52; L Mawer (Bing) 14:52... 7 S Wilkinson 15:08... M Dodd (Bing) 15:55
(Newcastle Journal: Mon. 27th September 2004).

Additional Comments: Most of report used (apart from, not surprisingly) reference to GNR. Info courtesy of George P (initially) and then race-results website. I understand this is first time Morpeth have taken this particular title. There were 53 complete teams (Men) and 40 (Women). Sunderland leg placings were: 17th, 9th, 5th, 7th, 7th and Morpeth Womens' stats were: 21st, 16th, 17th. Meryl Dodd ran 2nd leg for Bingley finishing in 3rd position. Other times included: Rebecca Robinson (15:43) and Gemma Phillips (15:21), both from Kendal (9th).
Other stats from cometing teams included: Loftus: S O'Grady 21:33 (30), S Mussett 22:28 (28), J Hunter 22:03 (23), R Williamson 22:43 (24), D Middlemas 22:22 (20) and T Herbert (23:43).
Hartlepool: M Armstrong 21:19 (25), A Hardy 23:14 (34), A Piggford 22:03 (27), A Churchill 22:25 (25), D Knee 23:24 (26) and P Kelly 22:35. Chester le Street: A Roberts 22:15 (43), S Pigford 22:51 (41), M Atkin 23:04 (39), S Wells 23:17 (36), G Dickinson 23:33 (35) and D Cheshire 22:35.  Gateshead: A Buckley 19:53 (3), M Elliott 24:48 (38), J Creegan 22:40 (32), R Robinson 25:16 (39), M Thompson 22:12 (34) and A Burnie 24:36.
Incomplete: Elswick: M Ketley 23:06 (50), I Fenwick 27:38 (63), I Waterhouse 23:07 (56). Morpeth B: S Kirtley 22:34 (46).  Women: Morpeth B: N Dawson 17:58 (36), G Cavill 16:52 (25).
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Weekly Round-up.
(to 19th Sept).
At the English Schools Combined Events Championships at Exeter (18th/19th Sept). North East athletes gained two individual medals, but sadly no team made the first three (only 1st 3 published). In the Senior Boys' Decathlon, John Stacey (Durham) finished 2nd (6287pts) behind K Sempers of Humberside (6704). Stacey's performances were: 11.43, 6.72, 11.80, 1.92, 53.04, 16.43, 34.70, 3.40, 42.40, 4:54.74. Craig Crawford Glanville finished 10th (5470). His marks were: 11.56, 6.23, 10.33, 1.68, 51.19, 17.05, 25.80, 2.00, 38.40, 4:30.76.
Oliver McNeillis (Hereford) won the Intermediate Octathlon (5690), but it looked like Lewis Robson was a non-starter. Sam Coleby was third in the Junior Girls' Pentathlon (2975), behind M Beesley (Warwicks) (3066) and H Francis-Smithson (W Yorks) 2997. Sam's score consisting of marks of 11.95, 7.32, 1.45, 5.27 and 2:26.49, improved her previous best by 23pts. Her only individual pb performance came in the Long Jump.
The Senior Girls' Heptathlon was won by C Holdsworth (Essex) (5080), with Cumbria's C Huck (4111) and S Allison (4067), 9th and 10th respectively.
Kevin Archer, now running for Eastern Vets, won the M50 800m, at the Inter League match at Luton, in a time of 2mins 11.2secs.
A major event overlooked by myself was the Silksworth Throws Competition. Results included M70: SP/DT/JT: 1 D Field 8.36/34.54/31.90  M75: SP/DT/JT: 1 R Laidler 7.32/26.87/24.22. Some local competitors travelled to Leeds for the Yorkshire Veterans' Championships. Notable performances were: M50: DT/HT/JT: 1 J Wild 37.30/38.46/30.96  M70: 100/200: 1 B Parnaby 15.2/31.9  W50: SP: 2 F Crompton 8.13  DT/HT/JT: 1 F Crompton 18.46/24.02/22.78.
The Harrogate Theatre 10km was won by Andrew  Stimpson (now of Harrogate) (33:49) from S O'Neill (Darl) (35:13).
The European Clubs C Final at Gateshead (18th Sept) (sorry a nasty cold stopped me attending), was easily won by the host club (101 pts), from Shecock (Ireland) (88) and  Csa Riviera (Switzerland) (82). Congratulations to the team, especially the ever-dependable Kieran Flannery. Nice to see Sean Hall back from injury. Gateshead performances were: 100: 4 R Harrison 11.40  200: 5 P Moore 23.59  400: 1 K Flannery 49.14  800: 3 T Patton 2:01.56  1500: 3 K Flannery 4:12.03  3000: 2 R Stephenson 8:58.23  2000St: 3 S Hall 6:24.99  110H: 4 A Sturrock 16.48  400H: 1 K Flannery 54.68  HJ: 3 P Collins 1.85  PV: 4 James Stacey 3.20  LJ: 2 C Jefferson 6.49  TJ: 2 C Jefferson 13.74  SP: 2 C Sturrock 15.63   DT: 1 C Sturrock 45.63  HT: 3 C Outhwaite 39.60  JT: 5 D Barrett 45.06  4 x 100: 2nd team  43.76  4 x 400: 1st team 3:20.70  (no idea of line-ups). Weather at home was sunny, warm with little wind ? In the Womens' A competition, Sale were a disappointing 6th (49pts) behind Luch, Moscow (115).
Sarah Tunstall won the English Junior Fell Championship, held at Little Langdale (18th Sept), in a time of 39mins 42secs.
Leading results from the Simonside Fell Race (18th Sept) were: 1 M Whitfield (Bing) 43:46; 2 M Donnelly 43:54; 3 I Twaddle 47:00; 4 P Addyman 48:44  M50: N Cassidy 52:14  M70: R Laverick 71:20  U18: N Swinburn 49:00  Team: 1 Northumberland FR 2:21:42; 2 North Shields Poly 2:33:22; 3 Morpeth 2:45:55  Women: 1 A Raw 53:30
The National Police 10M held at Lancaster (15th Sept) was won by Dave Mitchinson (Herts) (53:33) from Steve Cairns (55:01). Billy Gilroy finished 5th (and 2nd M40) (57:39).
All info courtesy of AW, where 2004 Ranking lists were published for Veterans' Road Races.
Top North East performances are: 5km: M60: 3 T O'Gara 18:10  M65: 2 I Barnes 19:28  M70: 2 E Appleby 21:42  W60: 3 C Lee 21:30  Marathon: M40: 5 I Crampton 2:30:54  M55: 4 L Christopher 2:55:24
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Sunderland Harriers Open Cross Country Races.
Farringdon School.  Sat. 18th Sept.
Gosforth Harriers were surprise winners of Saturday's Sunderland Harriers Relay, which opened the Cross Country season, at Farringdon School.
Shaun Moralee led for Durham on leg 1, ahead of last season's Northern Under 17 champion, Lewis Timmins of Gosforth. Jonathon Graham, making a welcome return to competition, took the Newcastle squad into the lead, on leg 2, with Paul Hutton and Matthew Nicholson comfortably holding the advantage over the host club, with 2003 winners, Morpeth taking third place. John Mooney running the second leg for Morpeth, clocked the day's fastest time, and 8secs slower was Ryan McLeod, who lifted Elswick from 17th to 8th on leg 2.
Sunderland led all the way, to win the Veterans' race, with British champion, Brian Rushworth, clocking the fastest time on the 2nd leg. Jonathon Young of Morpeth held off the strong challenge of clubmate, Ross Floyd in the Under 17 race. The performance of the runner-up was all the more creditable as he missed the whole of the summer season, through injury, having spent some time on crutches.
Chester Le Street provided the first six finishers in the Womens' race, with Kathryn Waugh coming home ahead of Steph Robson and Maxine Czarnecka. Caroline Bowman was the leading veteran, in 5th place. The result of the Under 17 race, was a continuation of last season, as Mary Ferrier of Gateshead, held off her great rival, Delyth James of Morpeth. Fastest femalel of the day however, was 2003 North Eastern Under 13 champion, Laura Weightman of Morpeth, who easily won the Under 15 event.
Results.
Senior Men: 4 x 1.7M.  1 Gosforth 35:41 (L Timmins 8:45, J Graham 8:48, P Hutton 9:14, M Nicholson 8:54); 2 Sunderland 35:56 (S Potts 9:00, P Martin 8:59, T Field 9:15, M Hood 8:42); 3 Morpeth 36:45 (S Kirtley 9:39, J Mooney 8:25, T Wall 8:55, A Lawrence 9:46); 4 North Shields Poly 38:17; 5 Sunderland B 38:19; 6 Hartlepool Burn Road 38:22; 7 Durham City 38:29; 8 Chester Le Street 40:58; 9 Claremont 41:33; 10 Elswick 41:51; 11 North Shields Poly B 42:31; 12 Morpeth B 43:11
Fastest: J Mooney 8:25; R McLeod (Els, U20) 8:33; M Hood 8:42; S Moralee (Dur) 8:44; L Timmins (U20) 8:45; J Graham 8:48
Veterans: 4 x 1.7M.  1 Sunderland 37:32 (P Collins 9:50, B Rushworth 8:44, T Doughty 8:59, J Watson 9:59); 2 Wallsend 40:14 (P Merrison 10:18, D Young 9:17, M Telford 10:37, D Embleton 10:02); 3 Sunderland B 43:53 (F Judson 10:51, V Emmett 11:11; P Redman 10:35, B Long 11:16); 4 North Shields Poly 44:13; 5 Sunderland Strollers 46:53
Fastest: B Rushworth 8:44; T Doughty 8:59, D Young 9:17
Under 17 Men: 1.7M.  1 J Young (Morp) 9:06; 2 R Floyd (Morp) 9:13; 3 A Colwell (Morp) 9:29; 4 A Welford (Gosf) 9:34; 5 T Carter (Walls) 9:43
Under 15 Boys: 1.7M.  1 T Perrins (Gate) 9:52; 2 J Gibson (Gate) 9:53; 3 C Bell (CleS) 10:08; 4 C Parker (Gosf) 10:12; 5 J Hewitt (Gosf) 10:17
Under 13 Boys: 1.7M.  1 J Chapman (unatt) 10:21; 2 J Robson (Gate) 10:32; 3 N Reed (H&P) 10:41; 4 A Douglas (Morp) 11:03; 5 J Beaton (Gate) 11:05
Under 11 Boys: 0.7M.  1 C Wright (Gate) 4:15; 2 N Newton (Gate) 4:20; 3 O James (Sun) 4:24
Senior Women: 1.7M.  1 K Waugh (CleS) 10:22; 2 S Robson (CleS) 10:29; 3 M Czarnecka (CleS) 10:48; 4 A Dixon (CleS) 10:54; 5 C Bowman (CleS, W40) 11:16; 6 S Milburn (CleS) 11:20; 7 K Chapman (Clare) 11:23; 8 L Walker (Walls) 11:35; 9 V Booth (Sun) 11:39; 10 C Willis (Walls) 11:59; 11 L Marr (Tyne, W40) 12:05; 12 A Nott (CleS, W40) 12:16  W45: L Butler (Gosf) 12:32
Under 17 Women: 1.7M.  1 M Ferrier (Gate) 10:30; 2 D James (Morp) 10:43; 3 L Dodsworth (Gate) 11:43; 4 K Walker (Dur) 12:39; 5 S Leigh (Sun) 13:21
Under 15 Girls: 1.7M.  1 L Weightman (Morp) 10:06; 2 R Adams (Morp) 11:03; 3 R Shield (Dur) 11:15; 4 C Baudouin (Gate) 11:46; 5 E Spoor (Sun) 11:50
Under 13 Girls: 1.7M.  1 S Bell (Gate) 11:13; 2 S Cosby (Sun) 11:33; 3 S Goodfellow (Morp) 11:46; 4 E Winter (J&H) 11:52; 5 E Campbell (Sun) 12:09
Under 11 Girls: 0.7M.  1 M Simpson (Morp) 4:33; 2 R Denton (Morp) 4:33; 3 E Ward (unatt) 4:37
(Newcastle Journal: Mon. 20th September 2004).

Additional Comments: Report used in "Sports Shorts", and cut off midstream. Did not attend as I was due to got to European Clubs Cup, but was laid low with heavy cold. Results courtesy of George Ogle. Weather (at home) was sunny and quite warm. Young athletes races were merged, which made it a quicker programme. 15 Mens' (+ 5 incomplete) teams in Senior Relay and 5 (+1) in Veterans' event. Senior Womens' race had 22 runners and there were 6 U17 athletes. Query the fact that D Young was faster than Wallsend clubmate Paul Merrison. Heaton only had 2 competitors: Scott McEntee (20th in 11:25) and Mal Gibson (20th in 11:43) started Senior Relay. Eric Appleby decided not to run.
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Gateshead Harriers Centenary Challenge.
International Stadium.  Wed. 15th Sept.
Under 13 Boys: 100: 1 D Hall (Gate) 14.4; 2 K Foster (Birt) 14.4
Under 11 Boys:  60: 1 T Hudson (Gate) 9.1; 2 M Turnbull (Gate) 9.1  300: 1 T Hudson 52.4
Under 15 Girls: 100: L Welsh (Gate) 13.4
Under 13 Girls:  300: J Hudson (Gate) 47.3  1500: S Bell (Gate) 5:18.2
Under 11 Girls:  60: 1 K Marriott (Gate) 8.8; 2 H Boardman (Birt) 9.1; 3 G Dawson (Gate) 9.1  300: 1 H Boardman 52.0; 2 K Marriott 52.8
(Newcastle Journal: 20th September 2004).

Additional Comments: Very low key. 4 clubs invited but only host club and Birtley turned up. Under flloodlights, and getting slightly chilly. Slightly confused with age-groups as Laura Welsh and Lauren Dewdney (2nd in 13.9) were classed as U13. Chloe Fletcher was 1st official U13 (14.8). No 1500m and some 300m results not produced. Jenny Hudson was 2nd in U13 1500m (5:29a), and Dewdney won a 300m race (48a).
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Morpeth Herald Report.
(for 16th Sept).
Chris Dentice led Morpeth to the third team prizes at the 16th Tynedale Jelly Tea 10M Road race, from Hexham to Ovingham. Dentice finished in 17th place and was the leading Over 50 veteran in a time of 60mins 27secs. Supporting Chris were Paul Waterson (21st in 60:50) and Bob Sewell (22nd in 61:00). Bob was also 2nd M50. Ahead of Morpeth in the team event were Sunderland and Wallsend. Morpeth's other male competitors were Richard Driscoll (31st in 63:30) (3rd M50), Michael Winter (74th in 69:35), Ricky Davidson (115th in 73:48) and Chris Offord (154th in 78:51) (7th M60).
Morpeth's two lady competitors were Julie Clark (90th overall in 71:31) (an excellent 5th placing) and Debbie Reay (229th in 89:11) (52nd lady and 7th W35).
Andy Caine of the host club won the event (50:40), with Judith Nutt of Elswick repeating her 2003 victory in the Womens' race. Times were slow due to strong winds and the heat, in the non-exposed parts of the course.
Billy Gilroy finished 5th in the inaugural Gateshead Harriers Centenary 5km at Saltwell Park. He clocked 17mins 4secs on the tough course, and was 2nd Over 40 veteran, to race winner Brian Rushworth of Sunderland (16mins 3secs). Herbert Stuart finished in 27th position (5th M40) in a time of 20mins 9secs.
Steve Platts won the OWLS John Fraser 10M Road Race, in Leicester, in a time of 55mins 11secs, gaining victory by a margin of 55secs.
Sunderland Harriers host their annual Cross Country races from Farringdon School on Saturday (1.00pm start).

Additional Comments: All info used. According to Mick Groves, George P was back on 14th Sept. He is actually quoted in paper about cancellation of 2005 Morpeth-Newcastle race.
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Weekly Round-up
(to 12th Sept).
At the National Junior League final at Derby (12th Sept), Gateshead were a slightly disappointing 7th. They scored 188pts behind Enfield (276). They were also behind regular rivals, Birchfield (3rd) and Liverpool H (6th).
Leading Gateshead performances were: 1500: 2 R Stephenson 4:06.21 (1 M Smart - Harr -4:03.49) 3000: 1 R Stephenson 8:52.36  400H: 2 K Flannery 55.23 (1 O Bury - E&S - 54.59)  2000St:  2 K Flannery 6:11.52 (1 M Carey - Harr,U17 - 6:04.71)  LJ: 2 A Sturrock 6.33  TJ: 3 C Jefferson 13.58  SP: 3 C Sturrock 15.80  4 x 400: 1st team 3:22.75 (line-up not given).
In the AW final standings for points scored Kieran Flannery (2631) was edged out by his great 400m Hurdles rival, Edwin Harrison (2650). John Stacey was placed 7th (2296). I understand Gateshead were weakened by the absence of Chris Lamb, who was on an endurance training seminar (no further comment !).
Several North East athletes competed in the Nestle Rowntrees Open Meeting at York. Leading performances were: U17 100: 1 L McElwee (M'bro) 11.4  U15: 100/200: 1 A Allison (M'bro) 11.8/23.6  U17W 100: 1 J Graham (NSP) 12.5; 2 F Winspear (M'bro) 12.8  200: 1 J Graham 25.3; 2 F Winspear 26.8  U13 800: 1 E Winter (J&H) 2:39.8.
At the British Masters 10km Road Championships at Portsmouth, Jim Caddy won the M80 category in a time of 55mins 32secs.
At the Temple Newsham 5M at Leeds, Angela Dickie was first lady (30:42) in an event won by Steve Mitchell (Leeds) (27:57). Could be a hilly course ?
Peter Embleton finished 2nd (and 1st M50) at the N Miller Memorial 10km in Cumbria. He clocked 35mins 11secs, behind S Littler (33:44).
The Castleton Show Run (12th Sept) was won by Paul Lowe (36:32) with leading lady Alison Raw setting a course record (by 3secs) in a time of 39mins 27secs.
The Snape 10km in North Yorkshire, was won by J Wardman (R&Z) in a time of 36mins 3secs. S Gray (Scar) won Womens' race (43:18) from Susan Milburn (44:12).
At the British Veterans' Combined Events Championships, at Sheffield (11th/12th Sept), Gill Dobson won the W50 Heptathlon with 4534pts. No individual performances were listed.
Simon Tanui of Kenya won the Bristol Half Marathon (12th Sept) in 64mins 18secs, from compatriot Sammy Malakwa (65:15), with Kassa Tadesse 3rd (65:27). Steve Hepples was close behind in 4th (65:29), with Neil Wilkinson (listed as Salf/Scot) 6th (65:44). Miryam Wangari (Kenya) won the Womens' race (73:40).
In the BMC Mile (Road) races held on 11th Sept, James Thie was 1st Senior (4:20), Kate Reed 1st lady (4:58), Emily Pidgeon 1st U17 (5:16 - rec) and Sarah Hopkinson 1st U15 (5:25).
At the North of England Qualifying match for Division 1 at Cleckheaton (11th Sept), Morpeth finished in a lowly 8th position (270.5pts). The first three teams were: 1 Wakefield 445; 2 Sale 432; 3 Middlesbrough A.C 406.5
Leading local results were: 5000: 3 D Swinburne (Morp) 15:40.9  3000St: 3 R Kay (Morp) 9:44.6  SP: 1 P Reed (Morp) 14.43  DT: 1 P Reed 49.04; 2 L Richards (M'bro) 48.26  HT: 2 A Smith (M'bro) 47.25  W100: 1 M Barclay (M'bro) 13.0  200: 1 M Barclay 26.2; 2 N Desai (Morp) 26.9  400: 1 N Desai 59.3  800: 1 N Desai 2:19.1  3000: 1 A Dickie (Wake) 10:26.4  400H: 2 C Eyeington (M'bro) 67.3  B: 1 D Forster (M'bro) 69.6  PV: 1 R Fairless (M'bro) 3.10  LJ: 3 J Straker (Morp) 5.23  TJ: 1 J Straker 11.82  B: 1 N Desai 10.41  4 x 100: 1 Middlesbrough 51.0
Results from the Tees Forest race at Wynyard Wood Park (presumably near Sedgefield) (9th Sept), were: 1 P Lowe (NYM) 17:05; 2 J Skidmore (NYM) 18:14; 3 M Bell (N Ayc) 18:18  Women: 1 L Trainor 19:58 (by nearly 3mins).
Most of info courtesy of AW.
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Tynedale Jelly Tea 10M Road Race.
Hexham - Ovingham.  Sun. 12th Sept.
Andy Caine of Tynedale was an emphatic winner of his own club's 16th Jelly Tea 10M Road race, from Hexham to Ovingham, yesterday. Caine, second in 2003, soon headed the 270-strong field, opening up a minute lead on Stewart Bell of Chester Le Street at the halfway point (24:47). Although visibly slowing in the closing stages, in the cold windy conditions, Caine still increased his advantage to nearly 3mins over Bell, at the finish line in the grounds of Ovingham Middle School. Bell just held off the strong late challenge of David Robertson , who led home both the veterans and also the successful Sunderland team. The first three also gained the medals in the incorporated North Eastern Counties' championship. The two minor medallists were also previous winners, Bell as recently as 2001.
Judith Nutt repeated her 2003 victory in the Womens' race, taking the North Eastern title for the 3rd successive year (she also won, when the championship was held at Blyth in 2002).
Sarah Huntley of Gateshead took second place ahead of Lisa Walker, who led the emerging Wallsend squad to the team title.
Result.
1 A Caine (Tyne) 50:40; 2 S Bell (CleS) 53:32; 3 D Robertson (Sun, M40) 53:37; 4 M Grainger (Darl, M40) 55:13; 5 S Murdoch (Bord, M40) 55:33; 6 C Brogan (Wood Green, M45) 56:34; 7 D Purvis (Birt) 57:40; 8 T Brannon (NSP) 58:01; 9 S Grey (unatt) 58:03; 10 D Cheshire (CleS) 58:12; 11 M Ketley (Els) 58:34; 12 P Hilton (Walls) 58:58; 13 S Smith (Sun) 59:05; 14 A Brown (Blyth, M40) 59:25; 15 D Young (Walls, M40) 60:05
Further Veterans: M45: 2 R Sewell (Morp) 61:00  M50: 1 C Dentice (Morp) 60:27; 2 J Donneky (Derw) 63:29  M55: 1 H Matthews (Els) 62:46; 2 K Brewis (unatt) 65:32  M60: 1 A Ritchie (Kes) 63:11; 2 M Walker (Gosf) 65:43  M65: F Docherty (J&H) 71:30  M70: H Craven (Heat) 96:01
Teams: 1 Sunderland 38; 2 Wallsend 46; 3 Morpeth 54
Women: 1 J Nutt (Els) 63:09; 2 S Heatley (Gate, W40) 64:41; 3 L Walker (Walls) 67:38; 4 H Ross (unatt, W45) 71:28; 5 J Clark (Morp) 71:31; 6 L Wilkinson (unatt) 71:33; 7 K Davison (Els, W45) 72:17; 8 S Auld (Heat) 72:22; 9 C Young (Blyth, W45) 72:34; 10 C Willis (Walls) 72:46; 11 D Horne (Walls) 72:49; 12 J Elliott (Blay) 73:19
Further Veterans: W35: J Cross (Clare) 73:27  W40: 2 A Nott (CleS) 74:08  W50: P Leslie (Heat) 75:11  W55: P Gold (Heat) 81:17  W60: K Dallinson (North'd Fr) 86:48  W65: K Stewart (NSP) 81:24
Teams: 1 Wallsend 20; 2 Elswick 24; 3 Heaton 35
NECAA: Men: 1 Caine; 2 Bell; 3 Robertson  Women: 1 Nutt; 2 Heatley; 3 Walker
(Newcastle Journal: Mon. 13th September 2004).

Additional Comments: Most of info used. Results courtesy of George and Audrey. 268 finishers of which, I am sorry to say, George Routledge was 268th (1:56:32). Not sure if this is record field or not ? Halfway time courtesy of Bill McGuirk. Wind was mainly behind athletes, but it was cold. However, unexposed parts were really hot. Times therefore not great. Anita Nott finished 118th (14th lady). Dave Whitmore finished 153rd (78:43). Eric Appleby was a spectator. He nearly competed in the event (watch this space !).
Heaton fielded 12 athetes in last GP race of season. Performances were: 54 P Bhogal 66:58; 61 C Auld 67:37; 75 H Gold 69:40; 76 J Wilson 69:48; 95 A Mulliss 71:42; 99 S Auld; 129 J Friend 75:00 (16L/3rd W40); 131 P Leslie (17L); 141 J Josephs 77:17; 174 P Gold (26L); 244 H Craven; 268 G Routledge. Male Team: 9th. I think only winning teams gained prizes.
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Gateshead Harriers Centenary 5km Road Race.
Saltwell Park. Wed. 8th Sept.
British Veterans' Cross Country champion, Brian Rushworth was a comfortable winner of last night's inaugural Gateshead Harriers Centenary 5km Road race, at Saltwell Park. The Sunderland Harrier soon headed the field on the tough 2lap course, coming home with 13secs to spare over David Simpson of Willowfield, who is now living in the region. The ever-improving Darren Purvis of Birtley finished in third position. New North Shields Poly recruit, Hannah Wootton easily won the Womens' race, finishing in 11th position overall. Susan Milburn of Chester Le Street and Jacqui Elliott of Elswick took the minor awards, ahead of the first veteran, Yamuna Thiru of Gosforth.
Result.
1 B Rushworth (Sun, M40) 16:03; 2 D Simpson (Willowfield) 16:16; 3 D Purvis (Birt) 16:24; 4 S Watson (Gate, U17) 16:56; 5 W Gilroy (Morp, M40) 17:04; 6 J Moore (Heat) 17:25; 7 P Morgan (SSh, M45) 17:44; 8 M Douglas (Gate, U17) 18:03; 9 I Walton (Dur) 18:07; 10 J Watson (Sun, M45) 18:09  U20: M Elliott (Gate) 18:33
Further Veterans: M50: G Pemberton (NE Vets) 19:00  M55: B Hume (Low F) 21:00  M65: K Sutton (Gosf) 22:15  M70: E Appleby (Heat) 23:10
Women: 1 H Wootton (NSP) 18:14; 2 S Milburn (CleS) 19:39; 3 J Elliott (Blay) 20:27; 4 Y Thiru (Gosf, W35) 20:43; 5 L Dodsworth (Gate, U17) 21:09; 6 L Marr (Tyne, W40) 21:12; 7 G Barry (H&P, U20) 21:39; 8 C Gilmore (Gate, U17) 21:48
Further Veterans: W40: A Nott (CleS) 22:08  W45: L Parker (unatt) 27:46  W50: S Parr (CleS) 23:38  W55: S Kirkup (CleS) 24:59  W60: C Lee (Gosf) 23:24
(Newcastle Journal: Thurs. 9th September 2004).

Additional Comments: Not used on day but most of info (report edited) in on 10th.. 91 finishers (last time: Syd Robson 30:57). Thanks to Vera for results. Apologies to Sophie (not Susan) Milburn. A good event on warm evening. Course described as diifficult, and times showed this (about 30secs - 1min slower than fast course). Apologiies but W40 result should read 2 AN. Ted J arrived late, started with main field, but took short cut, coming home just ahead of Dave Whitmore (74th in 24:41). He was not timed. Richard Hunter (64th in 23:09) outsprinted Eric Appleby. Other female results included 9 Claire Harrod 21:48; 10 Anita Nott; 11 Rebecca Foster 22:38 (nice to see her racing again); 14 Louise Burnie 23:00. Other personalities included 69 Albert Prouse 23:45. Best run for a while for John Moore (worth AW standard on faster course). Other Heaton performances were: 37 Steve Lancaster 20:59; 42 Allen Mulliss 21:26; 65 Eric Appleby; 72 Reg Checkley 24:41; 88 Harry Craven 30:07. George Routledge who was expected to "run", did not turn up.
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Morpeth Herald Report
(for 9th Sept).
Terry Wall won the Ray Harrison Memorial 10km Road Race, at Billingham, for the 4th successive year. Terry clocked 32mins 3secs, coming home 41secs ahead of Chester Le Street's Stewart Bell.
Archie Jenkins finished 6th in the Michael Page Memorial Multi Terrain event, at Hetton-le-Hole. Archie clocked 40mins 47secs, in a race won by Sunderland's Graham Lancaster (36:34).
Neil Wilkinson broke his own course record, to win the third Watergate 5km at Lobley Hill. Neil clocked 14mins 55secs, to better his figures when winning last year, in Salford colours, by 17secs. He was well clear of Chester Le Street clubmates, Simon O'Donnell (15:45) and 2002 winner, Matt Tomlinson (15:49). Finishing in 17th position was Archie Jenkins (18:55). This was Archie's first competitive outing for a while after being sidelined with injury, and he was rewarded with the second prize in the M50 category. Winning the M60 category was Tony Ward, who finished in 33rd position (20:26).
Morpeth Harriers won two races at the North Eastern Counties' Track Relay Championships, at Monkton Stadium. The Under 17 team of Simon Catling, Simon Dale, Liam Allen and William Driver, took the 4 x100m title in a time of 46.1secs. The Under 15 squad of Adrian Dale, Jason Kim, Terry Ord and Lee Milburn, were also successful in the 4 x 100m event, with a time of 50.0secs.
In the Under 13 Girls' 4 x 100m, the team of Stevie Goodfellow, Katie Stenning, Shannon Newell and Sally Briggs finished 4th (58.4), behind a strong Gateshead squad.
In the Under 17 4 x 400, Morpeth finished 4th (3:49.5), behind Chester Le Street. The splits were: Nigel Steele-Bruce (57.9), Catling (59.5), Allen (60.2) and Dale, a fast 51.9secs.
Running in the National Junior League Promotion event at Cleckheaton, Danielle Watts won the 3000m in a time of 10mins 54.9secs.
The Glendale Show Fell Race in Wooler, saw several Morpeth Harriers among the prizes. Nick Swinburn (45:50) and Chris Dentice (first veteran in 47:00) finished 2nd and 3rd, behind Ian Twaddle (NSP) (43:00). Daughter and mother, Anghared (55:02) and Sian Porteous (59:30), were 2nd and 3rd in the Womens' section behind Gateshead's S Heatley (52:55).
Tynedale Harriers host their 16th annual Jelly Tea 10M Road race, from Wentworth Leisure Centre on Sunday (2.30pm start).

Additional Comments: Some info courtesy of AW. Most of info used, but looked like someone else sent elaborated info on Terry Wall's performance.
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Weekly Round-up
(to 5th Sept).
Sonia O'Sullivan won the Flora Womens' 5km at Hyde Park (5th Sept) in a time of 15mins 6secs. Close behind in second place was Derarta Tula (15:08), with Mihaela Botezan (Rumania) 3rd (15:24). Charlotte Dale (7th in 16:03) was 1st Briton ahead of Kate Reed (8th in 16:05).
At the World Mountain Running Championshps in Italy, Sarah Tunstall was 8th in U20 section (30:45) behind J Mochalova (Russia) (26:40).
Andy Caine won the Trafford 10km in a fast 30mins 1secs, coming home 19secs ahead of Andy Norman.
Steve Platts won the OWLS John Fraser 10M Road race in 55mins 11secs, coming home 55secs clear of his main rival.
At the Glasgow Invitation Throws Event at Scotstoun (4th Sept), Shirley Webb won the Hammer (60.61) and Kristine Ritchie the Javelin (36.19).
Congratulations to Johanna Jackson, who won the North of England 5km Walk at Bury, in a time of 23mins 39secs, coming home nearly 8mins clear of her main rival.
Redcar clubmate, John Paddick, who is in the M60 category, was 3rd in the Mens' 20km event (2:01:01).
All info courtesy courtesy of AW, where Kieran Flannery leads their points-scoring rankings, for this year's National Junior League.
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National Young Athletes League Final.
Alexander Stadium, Birmingham.  Sun. 5th Sept.
1 Blackheath and Bromley 848.5; 2 Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow 719.5; 3 Liverpool H 642; 4 Sale, Manchester 621; 5 Birchfield 609; 6 Cannock 571; 7 Gateshead 565; 8 Edinburgh G 527.5
Leading Gateshead performances:
Under 17 Men:  800: 2 L Robson 1:59.12  3000: 2 S Watson 9:21.40  LJ: 3 A Kamara 6.08  TJ: 2 D Blackett 12.71
Under 15 Boys:  1500: 2 J Gibson 4:23.42  3000: 3 R Murray 9:54.80  80H: 1 D Hubbard 12.15  SP: 3 D Hubbard 11.91
Under 17 Women:  200: 1 K Thomas 25.52  800: 2 S Duffy 2:21.60  3000: 1 M Ferrier 11:01.40  B: 1 C Gilmore 11:44.94  300H: B: 2 S Duffy 47.37*  HJ: 3 R Wilkinson 1.55  SP: 3 V Young 9.35  DT: 1 A Maddison 33.60  4 x 100: 2nd 49.84
Under 15 Girls:  75H: 2 L Dewdney 11.60  DT: 2 P Maddison 25.81
Under 13 Girls: 75: B: 3 H Kilty 10.77*  800: 1 A Begg 2:34.54*  SP: 2 K Birt 8.42
* Performance superior to A string.
(Newcastle Journal; Mon. 13th September 2004).

Additional Comments: Only results sent due to time lapse. Original info from Chris Betts (via e mail from Hilary Forrest - where is Rachel these days?). Rest of info from AW. Only Gateshead maximum (U17W 3000) was not fast enough for AW. Congratulations to winners and nice to see Kirsty Thomas returning to her best form. .
Winner of U17 800m was B Whittaker (Sale) (1:57:16). Winner of U15 75H was English Schools' champion, A Helsby (Liv) (11.34).  U17W 4 x 100m team was K Kelsall, L Arthur, K Thomas and A Dopierala. Lynsey Dodsworth was 5th in U17 1500 (5:26.35). A good treble by Lisa Sabel who won U13 75 (10.38), 150 (20.33) and Long Jump (4.96). Gateshead might have moved up a place if Philip Collins had competed. However, surprising that 3 Northern teams were there and only 2 from South.
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Michael Page Memorial Multi Terrain Race.
Hetton-le-Hole.  Sun. 5th Sept.
Sunderland Harrier, Graham Lancaster overcame the hot conditions, to win yesterday's second running of the revived Michael Page Multi Terrain event, held in memory of the former Houghton and Peterlee secretary.
The Newcastle schoolteacher, third in 2003, led from the start on the tough course around the Hetton Lyons Country Park, pulling away to a 52secs victory over Gareth Thraves of Chester Le Street. Jonathon Dobson of Sunderland took third place, with the Wearsiders taking the team award.
Claremont's Julie Cross was untroubled in winning the Womens' race from Blaydon Harrier, Jacqui Elliott.
Result: Distance 6.5M.
1 G Lancaster (Sun) 36.34; 2 G Thraves (CleS) 37:26; 3 J Dobson (Sun) 37:49; 4 G Bishop (Low F) 39:18; 5 R Maynard (Sun S, M45) 39:52; 6 A Jenkins (Morp, M50) 40:27; 7 A Watt (NSP, M40) 40:33; 8 P Guthrie (H&P) 42:14; 9 V Emmett (Sun, M45) 42:21; 10 B Long (Sun, M50) 42:31; 11 M Thirlaway (Gate, M45) 43:14; 12 J McDermott (H&P, M40) 43:35
Further Veterans: M55: L Christopher (Sun) 44:23  M65: R Checkley (Heat) 51:06  M70: E Appleby (Heat) 58:12  Team: Sunderland 13
Women: 1 J Cross (Clare, W35) 46:51; 2 J Elliott (Blay) 50:15; 3 J Ansapee (Clare) 65:45; 4 S Higgins (Clare) 65:45
(Newcastle Journal: Mon. 6th September 2004).

Additional Comments: Not used due to e mail problems (in next day: 7th). 30 finishers (same as 2003). 33 entries (I think), but only 12 advanced. Probably affected by nearby Fun Run (won by Brian Bewick) and Billingham event. Very hot (probably hottest day of year), with Gillian Barry, (not sure if any others) dropping out. Lenny Christopher finished in a distressed state (very de-hydrated), John Maddison walked in and Eric Appleby (26th) lost interest when Reg Checkley (25th) passed him at 2M. Julie Cross finished 19th. Winner was pleased with run, but complained about the heat (along with.others including Jacqui Elliott). Other Heaton performances came from Allen Mulliss (16th in 46:13), and George Routledge (30th in 70:50). They were second veterans team behind Sunderland.
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Ray Harrison Memorial 10km Road Race.
Billingham.  Sun. 5th Sept.
Terry Wall of Morpeth won yesterday's Ray Harrison Memorial 10km Road Race, at Billingham, for the 4th successive year. Newton Aycliffe veteran, Susan Milburn won the Womens' event.
Result.
1 T Wall (Morp) 32:03; 2 S Bell (CleS) 32:46; 3 S O'Donnell (CleS) 34:11; 4 M Grainger (Darl, M40) 34:15; 5 S O'Grady (Loft) 34:27; 6 P Given (Sun) 34:49
M50: M McNally (Els) 35:39  M60: I Barnes (Darl) 43:46
Women: 1 S Milburn (N Ayc, W45) 43:16; 2 S Rogers (unatt) 44:35; 3 L McPherson (N Marske) 45:40
(Newcastle Journal: Mon. 6th August 2004).

Additional Comments: Not used due to e mail problems (used next day: 7th). Original info from Kevin Carr, with extra details from ukrunning website. 237 finishers (last time: 77:09). Other performances included: 15
Steve White 36:39 (2nd M55); 134 Denis Lawther 50:25; 137 Dave Whitmore 50:32. Looks like it was again, very hot conditions.
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Veterans' A.A - North East 4 Throws Championships.
Monkton Stadium, Jarrow.  Sat. 4th Sept.
Results.
(DT, JT, SP, HT). M40: P Young (M&C) (32.67, 33.16, 8.96, 24.60)   M45: D Maggs (Gate) (29.64, 30.98, 8.36, 38.06)   M50: J Wild (R&Z) (42.23, 33.32, 10.16, 36.99)  M55: T Hudson (J&H) (34.00, 30.82, 10.81, 32.65)  M70: D Field (32.84, 29.42, x x)  M75: R Laidler  (26.86, 23.83, 7.00, x)
W35: A-M Larkin (Gate) (12.06, 5.81, 4.18, 17.16)  W50: F Crompton (Rown) (19.17, 23.38, 8.81, 23.59)
(Newcastle Journal: Mon. 6th September 2004).

Additional Comments: Not used due to e mail problem (used next day: 7th). Info courtesy of George Routledge, who was 2nd M55 (19.24, 21.217, 7.28, 14.77). Denis Field listed as M75 (I think a year early ?).
Meeting postponed till afternoon due to Football matches. Last outdoor meeting here before alterations to track etc. All competitors included in these results. 3 officials were Gerry Young and the Frasers.
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Watergate 5km Road Race.
Lobley Hill, Gateshead.  Wed. 1st Sept.
Morpeth Harrier Neil Wilkinson took 17secs off his own course record, to win the third Watergate 5km Road race at Lobley Hill. Wilkinson, who set the previous figures when gaining victory in the 2003 race in the Salford colours, came home well clear of the Chester Le Street pair of Simon O'Donnell and inaugural winner, Matthew Tomlinson.
Dianne Henaghan of Chester Le Street repeated her 2003 victory in the Womens' race, coming home well clear of fellow vetrans, clubmate, Heather Robinson and former Elvet athlete, Judith Battersby.
Result.
1 N Wilkinson (Morp) 14:55 (rec); 2 S O'Donnell (CleS) 15:45; 3 M Tomlinson (CleS) 15:49; 4 D Purvis (Birt) 15:59; 5 P Walker (Blay) 16:43; 6 A Roberts (CleS) 16:56; 7 S Kelly (Walls) 16:58; 8 P Morgan (SSh, M45) 17:24; 9 M McNally (Els, M55) 17:27; 10 C Robson (NE Tri) 17:29  Further Veterans: M40: M Baker (Walls) 19:27  M50: G Pemberton (NE Vets) 18:45  M60: A Ward (Morp) 20:26  M65: K Sutton (Gosf) 21:21  M70: E Appleby (Heat) 22:23  M80: E Joynson (Gate) 42:06  Team: Chester Le Street 11
Women: 1 D Henaghan (CleS, W35) 17:32; 2 H Robinson (CleS, W40) 19:10; 3 J Battersby (unatt, W40) 19:29; 4 L Marrr (Tyne, W40) 20:11; 5 D Elliott (CleS, W45) 20:12; 6 A Nott (CleS, W40) 20:45; 7 J Elliott (Blay) 21:20; 8 P West (Gosf, W40) 22:05  Further Veterans: W50: V Forster (Tyne) 27:44  W55: G Richardson (unatt) 24:07  W60: C Lee (Gosf) 22:22
Team: Chester Le Street 8
(Newcastle Journal: Mon. 6th September 2004).

Additional Comments: Not used due to e-mail breakdown at Journal office (used next day: 7th). 76 finishers (55 Men / 21 Women), which is record by 2 ! Wilkinson's "bell" time was 7:35 and Henaghan's was 8:56. Ted J started about 21mins early and was just finishing first lap, when race commenced. He came in just before Eric Appleby (49th). Other personalities competing included: 51 Albert Prouse 23:12; 56 Ray Laverick 23:39; 59 Dave Whitmore 24:03.
Heaton's other competitors were: 33 Steve Lancaster 20:36; 36 Allen Mulliss 20:42
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New Marske Autumn 5km Road Race.
Redcar.  Wed. 1st Sept.
Result.
1 L Moses (N Ayc, U20) 16:20; 2 M Armstrong (Hart) 16:32; 3 A Churchill (Har) 16:38; 4 D Middlemas (Loft) 16:43; 5 A Piggford (Hart, U20) 16;57; 6 B Bingham (Loft, M40) 17:04
Further Veterans: M45: T Livingston (N Marske) 17:08  M50: G Youngson (Loft) 17:53  M55: R Howard (Loft) 19:29  M60: B Allen (N Marske) 21:18  M65: I Barnes (Darl) 19:59  M80: J Caddy (M&C) 27:52
Women: 1 A Raw (Darl, W40) 18:32; 2 L Trainor (Dur) 19:11; 3 L McPherson (N Marske) 20:41; 4 S Thornton (unatt) 22:03; 5 E Pearson (N Marske, U20) 23:09; 6 L Woods (N Marske, W55) 23:17  W60: I Conaghan (N Marske) 26:54
(Newcastle Journal: Mon. 6th September 2004).

Additional Comments: Results only submitted due to time lapse. Not used due to breakdown of Journal's e mail system (used next day: 7th). Info courtesy of Graham Hall. 104 finishers which is record for this new course. Ron Sherwood was 2nd M65 (21:51).
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