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2005 Archive
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Shropshire Young Athletes Cross Country League
24-Dec-05
Toby Griffiths, the English Schools 800m medallist from Pontesbury won the
final race and the overall league title in the Under 15 boys age group of
the Shropshire Young Athletes Cross Country League at Bridgnorth more... |
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Nellie first home for South Wales
11-Dec-05
Nellie was apprehensive when asked to represent South Wales at the Welsh
National cross country championships. Her fears were unfounded as she ran a brilliant race finishing 4th
overall and first scorer for South Wales in a time of 22’03” more... |
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North Wales Cross Country - Lilleshall
26-Nov-05
Mike James won his first cross country race in impressive style at the 3rd
Majestic Travel North Wales Cross Country League race at the National Sports
Centre Lilleshall more... |
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Its a Cracker! - Cardington...
04-Dec-05
The Cardington Cracker – It’s an institution. Over 200 turn out on a cold December day to pay homage to this annual fell race as part of the traditional runners build up to Christmas. It’s 9 miles of hell but well
worth it for the carrot soup followed by a few pints of Shropshire Lad in the Royal Oak.
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A Superb Performance
15-Oct-05
Claire Martin, returned from her superb performance winning the
World Corporate Challenge in New York to pick up her first North Wales Cross
Country League win of the season in the league's second race of the year at
Treborth Playing Fields Bangor, North Wales More... |
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Aren't You Tiny...
22-Oct-05
Sutton Park National
Six Stage Road Relays.
Liz Yelling puts her arm around Nellie for
a photo and whispers "Aren't you tiny". The two went on to chat about the days racing. See more top runners mingling with Telford ladies. More... |
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Rodney Starts Winter Fell Series
09-Oct-05
The small Welsh village of Criggon was infested with hill runners last weekend who had
all turned out to welcome the start of the Winter Fell Running Series. The Breiddens race, setting off from the
foot of Rodneys Pillar covers over 7miles with 2300' of ascent. Results... |
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Cross Country by the Sea
01-Oct-05
Chris Davies the Telford AC, GB International won the opening fixture in
this years Majestic Travel North Wales Cross Country League at Colwyn Bay on
Saturday more... |
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Doug Morris... or is it?
02-Oct-05
Have you ever wondered why Any Williams famous crooner and
Doug Morris famous runner have never
been seen in the same place at the
same time?
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Hail Hailey - Champion V50
24-Sep-05
Well done to Rick Hailey who took part in the BMAF 10K Road Race Championships Strathclyde Park,
Motherwell. Rick finished first V50 in a time of 33'54" which makes him the official BMAF V50 UK 10K champion. Also worth
mentioning that he was 10th overall!!!
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Wrekin Wrecker Wrecks Non Rekkies!
25-Sep-05
50+ Die hard fell runners turn out for one of the toughest events in the Shropshire calender.
Mr & Mrs Sanders do the double winning 1st prize in ladies and mens races. For those who got lost - should have done a rekky...
Results now available with more
photos from Scott Lewis and Stuart Evans.
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Midland Six Stage - A lovely day out!
24-Sep-05
Telford Harriers, Telford AC and Shrewsbury AC
send some of their best to the Sutton Park running pilgrimage. TAC
mens A team finished in bronze position with SAC doing well to
finish in the top 25 after many years absence from this event. This
earns them a place in the nationals in a few weeks time.
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Stretton Skyline
18-Sep-05
Over 70 entrants for this years 18 mile fell race across the rolling Shropshire hills.
See the photos from the top of the Ragleth.
Full Results Now Available
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Lantern Pike Fell
17-Sep-05
Nellie wins Possibly one of the oldest fell races in the UK.
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Shropshire Masters in World Champs
06-Sep-05
A contingent of Shropshire mountain runners entered into the World Masters Fell
Running Championships in Keswick
the North Lake District. Now with more photos from Smiffy!
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Harriers Do Vyrnwy
11-Sep-05
Telford Harriers send a bus load of their best to take part in this
years Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon.
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Madeley Matchmaker 5K
07-Sep-05
A great excuse for runners bored with their normal partners to hitch up with
someone they fancy. The best couples win wine too! Winter drawers on.
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Wenlock Wheeze 5K MT
04-Sep-05
Over 50 clients turn out on a lovely Sunday morning for a gruelling romp across
Little Wenlock farmland. Any excuse to eat cake in Shopshires best village.
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Vic Musgrove 5K
24-Aug-05
Sorry hot tub chicks but a a running event has knocked you off the top of the charts. Some race results at last!
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Hot Totty in Hot Tubs
23-Jul-05
Check out the best way to relieve those aching muscles after a hard run... As demonstrated by some of Telfords runners.
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Crown Classic 2005
15-Jul-05
Wrekin Road Runners famous 10K race. Hot and hilly out and back taking in all of the inclines in Telford Town Park.
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Tour Of Telford 2005
11-Jul-05
Telford Harriers kick off their world famous Tour Of Telford in hot and sticky conditions.
The Wonderland 5K is flat and fast. Out and back along the familiar speedwork training ground - The Silkin Way.
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Shropshire warm up for GB call up
08-Jun-05
Chris Davies warmed up for his most recent and prestigious Great Britain
call up to date, by winning The Shropshire 4 mile Race from The Shropshire
Golf Club, around Granville Park on Wednesday night
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Sheinton Steeplechase
08-Jun-05
Michael James just loves off road races and is making a habit of winning them in style. He romped home at Sheinton
2 minutes in front of the rest Shrewsbury AC dominated pack.
Numbers were slightly down
on this very popular race as it coincided with the Shropshire Sexarathon race.
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Pontesbury Fell Race
25-May-05
Michael James of Shrewsbury Athletic Club was the winner of the Pontesbury fell race
in impressive style.
**** Now updated with photos ****
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Green v Horse at Uttoxeter
22-May-05
Dave Green didn't have enough money to pay his bookies bill on a recent visit to Uttoxeter races so he was
forced to take part in one of the races to try win back some cash (should have got the wife to run Dave!).
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No Hassle For Hassall at Nationals
21-May-05
Silver medal at National Relays - TAC Veteran mens team made their team manager,
John Hassall, very proud as they raced home in second place.Tony Power
ran well under pressure in the nail biting final leg to
guarantee silver medal position for the team.
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Rimmer Flying At The Flyer
18-May-05
Chris Rimmer romped home half a minute in front of Paul Ward to win this years Phoenix Flyer with Chris Bagshaw taking 3rd place.
Conditions were dry and the 5K grass course teased some fast times from the 190+ Shropshire runners. No surprises in the ladies race
with Claire Martin 1st, Kim Green 2nd and Cheralyn Evans 3rd.
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Louise Enjoys The Going Down
11-May-05
Louise Taylor, Telford Harriers, was very happy with her time of 27:59 in the 2005 Cradaoc Classic Fell race.
Not only did she win the ladies race but also clocked the third ever fastest time for a female. In
a post race interview with Paul Sanderson, Louise admitted that her secret was going down.
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In Days Gone By
01-May-05
The 10th Robin Hood Marathon turned into a rain hood marathon in bitter cold
undergrey skies.Overall winner for the second year in succession was
Steve Needs, of Leicester, who finished in 2hr 24min 53sec, beating last years
time in 'perfect' conditions.
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Streakers On The Wrekin
27-Apr-05
Pete Vale (Mercia Fell Runners) romps home to win the 2005 Wrekin Streak in a time of 18:28. There was a close battle for
second and third with Robin Sedman Smith(TAC) just taking Andy Yapp (Mercia) by a margin of only 3 seconds.
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Another Pot For The Trophy Cabinet
24-Apr-05
Telford Harriers sent a team of runners to Sutton Park to take part in this years Lung Run. Michelle Keay was 2nd lady with only 6 days recovery from her
London Marathon success.
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Wardy takes first Sex Arathon
20-Apr-05
Paul Ward (Wrekin Road
Runners) wins the first 2005 Sexarathon race at Lilleshall.Paul was
chased by Robin Smith and in third place was Vet50 Rick
Hayley.
In
the ladies race Kim Green pips Claire Martin to the post.
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Gonzo Takes It On The Nose
15-Apr-05
Telford Harrier Andy Swann will be swapping his running shoes for
boxing gloves on Monday as he takes on the challenge of a 19 year old heavyweight from Telford
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Rimmer Runs for X Factor
15-Apr-05
Darren Rimmer, once national cross country junior champion, will be putting his talent to the test when
he auditions in front Simon Cowell for the next series of The X Factor.
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Levett wins 28th Wrekin Fell Race
10-Apr-05
William Levett stormed to victory in the 28th Wrekin Fell race.
This years event attracted a strong field of 200+ top runners from all over the country as the
race incorporated the English FRA Championships.
Race organiser Andy Smith(TAC) commented that everything had gone swimmingly...
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2005 Summer Handicap
11-Apr-05
Telford Harriers’ Handicap races are run over a 3090m, 2-lap course in
Telford Town Park. Runners from all clubs are welcome to come along and give it a go.
A great way to see how you improve over the Summer.
The aim is to give all competitors an equal chance of winning the race.
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Midland Road Relays
02-Apr-05
Terry Davies (TAC coach) has a good day at Sutton Park. Two of his teams come away with medals.
Senior ladies finish third and the veterans men win gold.
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