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29 January 2012 Ashdown (race 5 of 6)

Cold but dry and little wind so conditions were good for running.

First team was Lewes AC, Second Heathfield/Uckfield and third Crowborough/Wadhurst

First man was Max Thomas (Hastings AC), Second Kris Everett (Hastings AC), third Robert James (Lewes AC)

First Lady Sam Alvarez (Hailsham Harriers), Second Caroline Wood (Arena 80) and third Maria Judd (Lewes AC)

For the Juniors Jack Hilliard (Crowborough Runners) was first, Lewis Clark (Hastings AC) second and Zac Ellis (Crowborough Runners) third

Full results are on the results tab.

Photos are on the Photos page with again my wife enduring standing on a muddy path to take the pictures.

08 January 2012 Pett (race 4 of 6)

After the biting cold of the previous race this felt like spring, the sun stayed hidden but with no detectable wind the conditions were ideal for running.

First team was Lewes AC, Second Hastings Runners and third Heathfield/Uckfield.

First male was Lee Ashworth (Hailsham), second James Cox (Heathfield) and John Lowden (Lewes).

For the ladies first Holly Wheeler (Hastings AC), second Jo Curran (Hailsham) and third Sally Norris (Lewes).

For the Juniors first Alfie Clark (Hastings AC), second Rebekaa Coomber (Eastbourne), third Katie Titmus (Heathfield)

Full results are on the results tab.  The results include cummulative individual results for the first 4 races.

Check out the Photos on the Photos page.  With my normal loyal photographer otherwise occupied Bev Chapman kindly volunteered to be the race photographer.

18 December 2011 Firle Beacon (race 3 of 6)

Well winter certainly arrived for this one: slippy road up to Firle Beacon bitting wind when you got there.  Still I spotted a few brave soles in shorts and vest as I comptemplated whether I had bought enough clothes.  First time on this course, very scenic view of the sea to one side and most of Sussex to the other.

First team was Hailsham, second Lewes AC and third Crowbourgh/Wadhurst.

First male was Kris Everett (Hastings AC) second Tom Morris (Lewes) and third Lee Ashworth (Hailsham).

For the ladies first Emma Richards (Hailsham), second Sam Alvarez (Hailsham) and third Jo Curran (Hailsham).

Full results are on the results sheet.

13 November 2011 Warren hill Eastbourne (race 2 of 6)

Another unseasonally warm day.  I have prevulsy been battered by the elements at Warren Hill but this year it was a treat of warm sunshine

Since the race was held on Remembrence day there was a short reading and 2 minute silence before the start of the race.

Very scenic course with only one hill (OK the hill is 2 miles long)

First home was Ross Skelton (Hastings AC) followed by Robert James (Lewes) and Kris Everett (Hastings AC)

For the ladies Emma Richards (Hailsham) followed by Sam Alvarez (Hailsham) and Caroline Wood (Arena 80)

In the Junior race Alfie Clark (Hasting AC) was first followed by Daniel Stidder (Eastbourne) and Nathan Wren (Hasting AC)

First team was Hailsham, Second Lewes and third Hasting AC

It was so mild some runners opted for a picnic in after the race.

16 October 2011 Whitbread Hollows (race 1 of 6)

Season started off with a glorous factor 30 day, with not a cloud in the sky and warm temperature felt like a mid summer off road run rather than the start of the cross country season.

Hailsham were first team followed by Lewes Ac and Hasting AC. See the results tab for full team and individual results.

See the photos page for the photos from the day taken by my wife Lorraine.

13 March 2011 Awards for 2010/11 season

The Cross in hand event was followed by a good a selection of cakes, always welcome after a run and the award presentations.

The full awards are set out in on the results page in the results for Cross in hand so in this seciton I will just set out overall men ladies and team

Overall Men: 1 Mike Page, 2 David Bradford, 3 Matthew Bradford

Overall Ladies 1 Gill Wheeler, 2 Emma Richards, 3 Sam Alvarez

Overall Team 1, Lewes, 2 Hailsham, 3 Crowborough

Lewes and Hailsham were equal on points: Lewes took the victory because they had beaten Hailsham in 4 of the 6 races.

The results under Cross in Hand include cumulative results for all runners.

13 March 2011 Cross In Hand (race 6 of 6)

Last race of the season: stayed dry for the race but clearly hadn't the prevous night making for excellent wet and muddy conditions: proper cross country for the last race of the season.  Always a nice location this one with woodland a lakes (there are however also a few hills take your own view on those: but this is Sussex).

First man was David Bradford of Hailsham followed by Mike Page of Crowborough and Scorss Richardson a non scorer.  In the Ladies race Gill Wheeler was first, followed by Sam Alvarez and Jo Curran all of Hailsham.

Lewes took the critically took the team result ahead of Hailsham to clinch the Gold Trophy for the season.  Crowborough were third team.

See results for full results and photos on the photos page

30 January 2011 Abbots Wood (race 5 of 6)

On 30th January, Abbots Wood, Arlington, near Polegate was the picturesque location for the fifth race in the 2010/2011 season and was well organised by Hailsham Harriers.  There were 8 youngsters who took part in the junior race (with ages ranging from 8 to 14 years) and all received an attractive medallion for their efforts.  The main event saw 102 runners start and finish the 2 lap course which is always very muddy but the winner Max Thomas of Hastings A.C. made it look easy in a near record time of 29 minutes 41 seconds.  In fact, the mud pulled off one of the shoes belonging to Gill Wheeler but she managed to put it back on and still win the ladies race in a time of 36 minutes 4 seconds.  Her club Hailsham Harriers maintain their lead in the team category with Lewes A.C. a close second, followed by Crowborough Runners in third place.  There are now a few weeks to recover before the final race at Cross-in-Hand, near Heathfield (on 13th March) where the overall winners and teams will receive their prizes.  Individual results will be calculated on the best performances from 4 out of this season's  6 races.

See results for full results and photos on the photos page

I recall walking out my door at home and thinking its not cold today could be a vest day: different matter when I got out the car at Ashdown Forest, exposed to the wind, wimped out on went the T shirt.  Dry and a nice course around Ashdown Forest (different course to previous years) and once you got going you soon warmed up: always a pleasure to run round Ashdown Forest

Mike Page of Crowborough was first folowed by Matthew Bradford and Dave Bradford both of Lewes AC.  Gill Wheeler of Hailsham was first lady with Caroline Wood of Areana 80 second and Emma Rollins also of Areana 80 third.  In the junior race Thomas Brightwell (unattached) was first, Jack Hillard (Crowborough) second and Liam Coleman (Hastings AC) third.

See results for full results and photos on the photos page

02 January 2011 Pett (race 3 of 6)

Welcoming the new year with the third race at Pett.  Cold but dry and bright.  Single lap course with mix of Woodland and field.  Undulating, althoguh to me some of the undulations seemed kin of big!  Bit of mud in the Woods to add to the fun.

First man was Mike Page of Crowborough, followed by Gary Judges and Stuart Sorrell both of Hailsham Harriers.

The first three ladies were all from Hailsham, Emma Richards, Gill Wheeler and then Sam Alvarez.

Hastings AC dominated the junior race (under 17) with the first three runners all from that club: Harry Reece, Jesse Magorrian and Lian Coleman.

Full results on the results tab

Rest of the Photos, taken by my wife Lorraine are on Photos tab.

07 November 2010 Warren Hill (race 2 of 6)

Second race, cold but dry and bright and soon warmed up once you got going, especially coming back up that hill.

First man was Christopher Dodd of Eastbourne, followed by Ross Skelton of Hastings AC and then Max Thomas also of Hastings AC

For the ladies, First Gill Wheeler of Hailsham, then Emma Richards also of Hailsham and in third place Caroline Wood of Arena 80

Daniel Carr of Eastbourne was first in the under 17, Ella James of Lewes second and Jack Hilliard of Crowborough third

Liam Coleman of Hastings AC was first in the under 11, Lewes Calrk also of Hastings AC second and Craig Tester of Eastbourne third

Lewes AC was first team, Hailsham second and Hastings AC third

Full results on the results tab

Rest of the Photos, taken by my wife Lorraine are on Photos tab.

17 October 2010 Whitbread Hollows (race 1 of 6)

Last year we ran this battered by rain a wind, this year the sun came out, sea views what more could you want.

Robert James of Lewes was first followed by Dan Anderson of Hasting AC and David Bradford of Lewes AC.

The first three ladies were all from Hailsham being Emma Richards as first lady followed by Gill Wheeler and Sam Alvarez

Jake Algar of Eastbourne was first in the U17 followed By Harry Reece of Hailsham and Jess Margorian also of Hailsham

In the U11 Liam Coleman (Hasting AC) was first followed by Lewis Clark (Hasting AC and then Dylon Halpin (Eastbourne)

First Team was Lewes with Hasting AC second and Hailsham third.

Full individual and team results are available on the Results tab.  Team results should be available shortly.

Photos as taken by my wife Lorraine West are on the Photos page.

Dry warm and sunny, what pleasant change.  The first time we ran this course.  Single lap with a mix of field and woodland, quite undulating.  I thought it was a really good course, and I know a few other people I spoke to liked it.  Mostly a the ground was firm but there were some muddy patches in the wood.

Scott Richardson was first (non scorer), James Climpson Of Hastings AC was second with David Bradford Leees Third

For the ladies Gill Wheeler of Hailsaham was first: indeed Gill has been first lady in every race, well done Gill.  Gill was followed by Sam Alvarez and Emma Richards both also of Hailsham.

Lewes were first team, Heathfield/Utopia second and Hastings Runners third.

Being the last race the individual and team awards for the season were also announced.  For a a full list of the awards Lcick on results page and click on all results by the Pett race.

See the Photos page for photos from the event (photos by my wife Lorraine who was gratfuel for not getting cold and wet this time)

28 Feb 10 Plumpton Race Course

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 10 Cross In Hand

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.

13 Dec 09 Warren Hill

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