Peco Race 2: Middleton Woods 19 December 2010
Mens Team
The men's team were 3rd with not too many points between 2nd and 4th spots. After 2 races we remain in 2nd spot. They were again led home by Charlie Lines in 7th spot with Steve Wigglesworth finishing 26th. Craig Tipton made his first appearance for the club and Ron Dyson ran his first cross country since his school days. Both appeared to enjoy the experience. Good to see Peter Grimoldy back out again.
Ladies Team
The ladies team finished 4th, just 15 points behind Kirkstall but retain 3rd place overall after 2 races, just ahead of Kirkstall. There were sparkling performances again with Karen and Victoria taking 2nd and 3rd spot - what a great foundation to build upon. The remainder of the team gave super support and welcome to Maria McDonald-Leach who ran her ear muffs off in her first race with the club.
Bit of a weather change!
There was a distinct contrast to the weather at the first race, however the enthusism of cross countriers was undimished and there was a great turnout with 20 brave athletes from Ackworth. The course was a mixture of grass and undulating woodland trails with just one steep climb up an icy bank. The light snow cover made for attractive scenery and not too much of a problem for xc running - everyone kept on their feet - and had to keep running to keep warm.
Craig doesn't feel the cold
Positions: Charlie Lines 7th; Steve Wigglesworth 26th; Craig Tipton 50th, Andrew Mascarenhas 60th; Peter Grimoldy 76th; Adrian Leach 95th; Martyn Stearn 115th; Roy Young 118th; Stewart Haigh 127th; Barry Sinar 137th; Andrew Nuut 140th; Brian Dodd 148th; Ron Dyson 149th; John Bell 152nd.
Race Positions:
Karen Ball 2nd; Victoria Burrows-Bilton 3rd; Rachel Cook 37th; Ann Rhodes 60th; Gail Wrangles 61st; Maria McDonald-Leach 77th.
Karen
Photos from last season
Individual Placings
Brilliant performances in the first two races has seen two of our ladies battling it out at the top of the Ladies Individual league. Victoria Burrows-Bilton occupies top spot with Karen Ball only 0.6 point behind. Hopefully they will occupy the top two places at the end of the series.
In the Men's league, Charlie Lines lies in 6th spot and leads the M50 category. Ken Bingley retains top spot in the 70 age category. Steve Wigglesworth (M45), Barry Sinar (M65) and John Bell (M70) hold 3rd spot in their categories.
Peter Grimoldy
Victoria
Vets Leagues
After finishing 3rd at Pontefract, the Ladies slipped to 6th in the snow and now lie 4th after two races. Conversely the Men secured second spot and moved up to 3rd after round two.
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