Race Date: Sunday 11th October 2015
A perfect autumnal day heralded the start of the SYCAA four race Cross Country series at Clifton Park in Rotherham.
It was fantastic to see so many Striders out there running XC and we are delighted to report that our ladies had the second highest turnout of the day of the 121 ladies that made up the senior race.
The winner of the ladies race as Ellen Downs of University of Sheffield in 18:11.
Jennifer Rich was first Strider home in 19th place in 20:32 with Nicola Ross close behind in 29th.
| P | Bib | Time | Name | Cat |
| 19 | 710 | 20:32 | Jennifer Rich | Lady |
| 29 | 717 | 21:50 | Nicola Ross | L35 |
| 73 | 714 | 25:29 | Jo Carnie | L45 |
| 89 | 711 | 26:52 | Nancy Stuart | L35 |
| 91 | 721 | 27:25 | Dawn Jackson | L45 |
| 103 | 698 | 28:32 | Jill Davies | L55 |
| 104 | 1009 | 28:46 | Emma Beer | Lady |
| 105 | 722 | 29:03 | Sheena Woodhead | L55 |
| 119 | 701 | 33:06 | Zoe Dickinson | L35 |
176 runners took part in the men’s senior race and it was fantastic that the 23 Striders that ran was easily the highest single club entry of the day.
The race was won by Bertie Houghton of Hallamshire Harriers in 25:54. Adam Taylor ran really well to finish 16th in 28:39 to be first Strider home.
| P | Bib | Time | Name | Cat |
| 16 | 705 | 28:39 | Adam Taylor | Man |
| 37 | 706 | 30:29 | John Kilcoyne | Man |
| 51 | 994 | 31:27 | Mick Timm | M40 |
| 52 | 993 | 31:34 | Colin Hardy | Man |
| 55 | 992 | 31:46 | Nick Scott | M40 |
| 66 | 704 | 32:16 | Luke Desforges | M40 |
| 68 | 997 | 32:21 | David Perkins | M40 |
| 75 | 713 | 33:04 | Andy Davies | M40 |
| 80 | 1005 | 33:28 | Andy Buck | M50 |
| 89 | 696 | 33:53 | Ian Stinson | M40 |
| 95 | 986 | 34:19 | Stephen Atkinson | M40 |
| 113 | 712 | 35:25 | Rob Adams | M40 |
| 118 | 1001 | 35:57 | David Birch | M60 |
| 119 | 720 | 36:00 | Thomas McCart | Man |
| 122 | 1006 | 36:36 | Pete Brown | M50 |
| 125 | 700 | 36:49 | Jimmy Sharman | Man |
| 128 | 723 | 37:07 | Douglas Armstrong | Man |
| 135 | 707 | 37:50 | Richard Pegg | M50 |
| 136 | 1007 | 37:53 | Dave Beech | M50 |
| 146 | 999 | 38:36 | Chris Hodson | M40 |
| 147 | 703 | 38:43 | Mark Bagley | M50 |
| 151 | 998 | 39:14 | Chris Willis | M50 |
| 160 | 990 | 40:34 | Stuart Jones | M50 |
Full result available from the SYCAA website
Well done to everyone. Don’t forget, the next SYCAA fixture is at Graves Park on Sunday 25th October and it’s not too late to enter. Full details on our dedicated Cross Country Season 2015/2016 page. And remember, the club pays for your entry into Cross Country, so it’s free racing.
Also, don’t forget that there some Cross Country relays that need your support too, again, full details on the Cross Country page.
