Heathside women haul silver from Wormwood Scrubs

Cross-country action continues this week, with the main highlight this week being an impressive performance at the Southern Cross Country Relays, with the women winning silver.  We also have action at the Chingford League and a 10K and half marathon, and of course, parkrun. 

Southern Cross Country Relays, Wormwood Scrubs, 23.10.21

Simon sent in the following report from Wormwood Scrubs:

 “A fantastic performance from our Senior Women saw them take silver in the Southern XC Relays at an overcast Wormwood Scrubs on Saturday.  Beth on the first leg took the race out fast producing the 2nd fastest time of the day only one second behind the fastest Pippa Woolvern of Wycombe who was just able to catch Brogan on the last leg to see us finish 2nd just 12 seconds off a win.  A great performance from Beth, Alex and Brogan.

 In the Men's race James and Andy consolidated the team in 15th place before slipping back to 16th over the last two legs by Fillipo and Jake.  The time of 52:56 was still good enough to finish ahead of our neighbours Highgate Harriers who finished 20s behind. Jamie Morris and Patrick Curry also took part as a B team and after two legs were in 27th place. “

Senior Women (3x3000m)

1st Wycombe Phoenix Harriers 32:24

 2nd London Heathside 32:36

(Beth Hawling 10:15, Alexandra Punton 11:14, Brogan Wallace 11:06)  

Senior Mens (4x4000m)

1st Southampton AC 46:25

16th London Heathside A 52:56 

(James Wooldridge 12:18, Andy Barnes 13:05, Filippo Minelle 13:33, Jake Spencer 14:00 16)   

Incomplete Team:- London Heathside B

(Jamie Morris 13:49, Patrick Curry 14:06)

 Chingford League 5km Velopark Weds 20th October

Pete Crockford sent in the following report from the Velopark last Wednesday:

“Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves on a sticky night, on an up and down twisty course. Some slight delays as organisers and marshals struggled manfully with a much bigger turnout than expected – volunteers always needed! A fine win by Rory in the U11s and great to see Jacob – who fared better than he’d feared – competing again after so long. And a 250th road race for me.”

U11/13 (2km, 87 runners)

11th Rory Willis 8:09 (1st U11B)

Senior men 5km (uncertified, 221 runners)

12th Andy Barnes 16:58

13th Luke Parker 17:04

107th Pete Crockford 20:34 (2nd MV60)

167th Jacob Howe 23:20

Autumn Dawn Battersea Sri Chimnoy 10k, 23rd October

Two Heathsiders, Joseph Clemoes and Philip Hogg, got up at the crack of dawn for the Autumn Dawn 10K in Battersea Park.  Their times and effort were impressive, especially as both had recently run a marathon or two.

Results

46th Joseph Clemoes  38:36

48th Philip Hogg 38:50

Run Northumberland Castles Half Marathon 2021

59th Richard Piggford  1:43:58

Ghosts of Granogue Trail run, 5 miles

3rd Bruce Weber    39:49

Parkruns

Many Heathsiders ran in parkruns both nationally and internationally last Saturday, including representatives in Oslo and St Petersburg.  Congratulations for first place finishes go to: Olivia Desborough (Highbury Fields, 19:27), Tom Hollis (Sheringham, 18:23), Jessica Vinluan (Charlton, 21:18).  Full results can be found here.

Compiled by Emilia with thanks for reports and photos to Simon Baker, Pete Crockford, Scarlett Parker, Bruce Weber, Maura Bello