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14 March 10 Last race Pett Village Hall Pett PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION (Not Pestolozzi)
Cold, wet, windy and extremly soft underfoot: proper cross country. With every foot land sinking deep into the mud on a course that seemed to resemble those seen on a nature programme for British Wetlands (all it needed was selection of waterfowl to complete the picture) it was certainly not a day for fast times: but this is cross country a bit of mud just adds to the fun. For the men James Climpson Hastings AC was first, Chris Callagham Arena 80 second, James Cox of Heathfield Third For the Ladies Gill Wheeler first, Sam Alvarez second and Emma Richards third, all of Hailsham Harriers. Lewes AC were first team, followed by Heathfield/Utopia and Arean 80 in third. There were no junior entries: no doubt due to the weather. For full results click on results tab. Pictures by my wife Lorraine West who was the one with the multi coloured wellies as you ran through the puddle before turning up to the finish. Click on Photos to see the pictures.
14 Feb 1 Cold but dry: wooly hat a gloves day (except for those rather hardier than me) Quite soft under foot: the ground thawed out enougth for a bit of good old mud. David Bradford of Lewes AC was forst followed by Scott Richards (Richardson?) unattached with James Climpson of Hasting AC in third place. For the ladies Gill Wheeler of Hailsham followed by Holly Wheeler of Hasting AC and then Sam Alvarez also of Hailsham. In the team result Lewes Ac in first place, followed by Heathfield/Utopia and then Hailsham Harriers. In the Junior race Daniel Stridder of Eastbourne was first followed by Harry Reece of Hastings AC with Molly Leftwish of Eastbourne third. Photos by my wife Lorraine: that's me a true romantic what can be better on valantines day. 24 Jan 10 Ashdown Forest A Mild dry day but west under foot. A pleasant day for the race with cakes afterwards, always welcome. First home was Scott Richardson (non scoring) followed by David Bradford of Lewes AC with Paul Mealling (non scoring) in third place. For the Ladies Gill Wheeler of Hailsham followed by Holy Wheeler of Hasting AC with Sam Alveraz of Hailsham in third place. In the Team event Lewes AC were first, Heathfield/Utopia second and Crowborough/Wadhurst third. In the Junior race (under 15) Sam Rogers was first, Dylan Halpon second and Noah Hirst-Ashuach third. This event included 5k race for under 17 with Davdi Sparrow first, John White Second and Daneil Carr Third Photos by my wife Lorraine West. See the Photos page. 1 Cold but dry. A few funners were still brave enough for shorts and vest but personally I kept the tracksters on. A single lap course and at least for this one the numbers stayed pinned to our chests. Lewes AC again finished first followed by Heathfield/Uotpia and Eastbourne third. First man home was Adam Clarke from Hastings AC and first lady was Gill Wheeler of Hailsham. Photos by my wife Lorraine West. See the Photos page.
22 Nov 09 Whitbread Hollow The first of the three laps wasn't too bad then the wind picked up and rain started. Difficult to make any headway at times going into the wind, but then we are all hardy runners so we just carry on. Results made difficult to compile due to the compinatioin of wind an rain meant most runners lost there numbers. Lewes AC finished first followed by Hailsham with Hasting AC third. First man was Robert James from Lewes AC and first lady was Gill Wheeler of Hailsham. Thanks to Nikki, a Heathfiled support, who braved the elements to take the photos. Overall 08/09 Most notable was the mens race for the season with a tie on points between David Bradford (Lewes AC: SM) and James Climpson (Hastings AC: SM). David Bradford however was ahead of James Climpson in more races and was therefore awarded first place. Andrew Masters (Lewes AC SM) was third. Sam Alveraz was first lady (Hailsham Harriers F35), Second: Stacy Clusker (Hastings AC: SM) and third Beverly Chapman (Heathfield Runners: F35) Lewes AC were first team followed Heathfield/Utopia and Hastings AC. See Results page for full results 7 Mar 09 Pestolozzi Bright but cold for the final race of the season. Three laps each of, across the swamp at the top, down the long grassy hill then up through the woods. Ashely Williams and David Bradford both of Lewes taking the first two places followd by James Climpson of Hailsham. For the ladies Gill Wheeler followed by Sam Alvarez both of Hailsham Harriers. Atacy Clusker of Hastings AC was third. Lewes AC were first team followed Heathfield/Utopia and Hastinsg AC Nice cakes to finish. For more photos tkaen by Lorraine West (including of cakes) see the photos page. 15 Feb 09 Cross in Hand Unusually pleasant day for Cross In Hand having been battered by wind rain and cold in previous years. 
Still plenty of mud so no disappointment there. Lewes took the first three places, Robert James, David Bradford, Ashley Williams and were also first team. First lady was Gill Wheeler closely followed by Sam Alvarez both of Hailsham Harriers. Heathfield/Utopia were second Team. There were 8 runners in the junior race with Jonon Kettley of Eastbourne finishing first. Thank you to Lorraine West (my wife) for taking the photos. 1 Feb 09Ashdown Forest On a bitterly cold day, a weaker turn out than seen recently with 82 runners. Ashdown Forest is normally pretty muddy, not this time frozen solid. Did not make the hills any easier though. Cakes went down well at the end. James Climpson of Hastings Ac was first man and Sam Alvarez first lady. On the team result Healthfield/Utopia come in just ahead of Lewes AC. Crowborough Runners were in third place. There were 17 runners in the Junior race with Ieuon Hardly of Eastbourne Rovers finishing first. Thanks to Pete Standen who acted as photographer for the day see the photos page for his efforts. 28 Dec 08 Warren Hill and Bodyworks XTC join league
Robert James of Lewes AC was first Man and Gill Wheeler of Hailsham Harriers first lady. Lewes AC were first team followed by Heathfield Utopia. We welcome Bodyworks XTC who have now joined the league, this being their first race. We look forward to seeing their runners ar future events. Sam Alveraz kindly took Photos and these are on the Photos page
19 Oct 08 Whitbread Hollow Whitbread Hollow opened the 2008/09 season. Overcast and a bit windy but warm and dry underfoot. A good turn out of 126 runners for the main event. Hastings AC dominated the front of the field taking the first four plac
es (Adam Clarke, Henry Mountcastle, Daniel Anderson, Ross Skelton). Sam Alveraz of Hailsham Harriers was the first lady home, followed by Stacy Clusker of Hastings AC, Fiona Bugler of Hailsham and Bev Chapman of Heathfield. Hastings AC were first team followed by Lewes AC and Heathfield/Utopia There were 24 runners in the Junior race, overall winner was Oliver Hodd of Hastings (under 11), followed by Eliott McWilton of Eastbourne Rovers (U15). first Girl was Nicol Bassett (unattached U10) followed by Briony Lawrie of Seaford Striders (U11). See Results page for full results. Photos on the photos page by my wife Lorraine West |
28 Feb 10 Plumpton Race Course
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3 Dec 09 Warren Hill
167 runners turned out at Warren hill to run off some Christmas Excess. A cold day especially at the start unsheltered from a cold easterly wind but in the valley out of the wind and in the sun seemed like a different day.