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Final
Race Report Thursday 19th July 2007
A
fantastic turnout of 151 runners, the best ever and
a new record of 34m 24s set by Rick Hayman of Sale
Harriers, beating clubmate Tarus Ely’s former record
of 36m06s set in July 2006.
There
was a magnificent turnout of women who made up 40%
of the field in this event with the women’s team prize
hotly contested, I am considering a women’s only event
as a result of this. The Wildlife Trust had it’s own
women’s only team and the return of James Hall to
run a personal best of 45m 21s, all from the Bolton
office.
Despite
the numbers there was no congestion on the course
and all were able to run their own best time and complete
their personal challenge. Many have run all three
events again this year, which qualified for a free
Wildlife Trust T-shirt, and we continue to get positive
feedback and compliments on the standard of organisation
and refreshments (sorry we ran out of cakes though)!
We
anticipate receiving well over £2k from these three
events and plan to make them even more lucrative next
year with the addition of a Corporate Cup Challenge
and incentives for the highest fundraisers.
My
sincere thanks to all those who supported the events
by running, marshalling etc and to the following for
their generous donation of prizes – Up and Running,
ETA sports, Foot Traffic, Hilly, Running Bear, SIS,
Viga, Cotswold Outdoors and Manchester City Council.
We
are as ever indebted to Debbie Salmon and her team
at Neales Waste Management who generously sponsored
the series again this year; we do hope they will continue
to run in the events and be our Series Sponser in
2008.
The Park was used by kind permission of Cuerden Valley
Park Trust, a registered charity who own and manage
the Park for the benefit of all.
Happy
Running, See you all next year Clare
Final
Race Results are available here
Gallery
of the final race
Second
Race Report
Thanks
to all who came along, many of whom have run all the
Badger Set events. Congratulations are in order to
our sponsor Debbie Salmon representing NEALES WASTE
MANAGEMENT who announced she is pregnant, we do hope
she will make the July event before hanging up her
running shoes.
Judging
by the positive feedback we seem to have hit on a
winning formula. Despite the afternoon thunderstorm
the skies cleared and it stayed dry for the event,
although rather soggy underfoot.
All
age categories were represented with some very impressive
performances from veterans Colin Shuttleworth (V50)
in 6th place, Dave Waywell (V65) in 13th and juniors
Matt Proctor 2nd and Heather Parker 26th overall.
Lee Passco of Blackburn who was hardly out of breath
as he crossed the finish line won the race in style
in a time of 37.20. However, he didn't reach the record
set by Tarus Elly of Salford Harriers 36.16 in last
year's July event.
The
three Wildlife Trust stall all completed their personal
challenge, we didn't lose anyone, all the cakes were
eaten and proceeds topped £500 all in aid of
our glorious wildlife. I hope to see you all again
on Thursday 19th July, please bring a friend and help
me crack my target of 100 runners.
Apologies
for any discrepancies with using 5yr age categories,
I believe all results are now corrected. Just a quick
note of appreciation to Wildlife Trust staff and Rossendale
Harriers who helped put on the event, our sponsor
Neales Waste Management and all the suppliers who
donated prizes: Walsh for 3prs of running shoes, Viga,
Running Bear, Foot Traffic, Hilly, Up & Running and
SIS. Many thanks - Clare Kenny.
Second
Race Results are available here
Gallery
of the second race
Results
of the first race are available here
Gallery
of the first race
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Next
Race: Thursday 19th July
Don’t forget
that
Thursday 17th
May at 7.30 pm
is the first
of the
2007 Badger
Series 10km Trail runs
around the scenic
Cuerden Valley Park, nr Bamber Bridge
A measured 10km
challenging, multi-terrain course, expect the
unexpected i.e. gates, stiles, fields, ruins
and scenic countryside.
Registration
at Wildlife Trust headquarters, The Barn which
has toilets, shower, plenty of car-parking and
lots of interest.
3 pairs trail
shoes to be won (by raffle) Goody bags etc
Post race presentations
include raffle, spot prizes, tea / coffee and
home baked cakes. Come and join the fun and
bring the family (they can be put to good use
as marshals or time keepers!)
Entry £5 on
night only from 6pm
All proceeds
to the Lancashire Wildlife Trust in support
of community, education and conservation projects
in support of wildlife.
Additional dates:
Thursdays 21st June and 19th July.
Come and join
in the fun!
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The 2007 Badger
Series has again been generously sponsored by
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for more information
contact Clare Kenny on
01772 324129 or email
at ckenny@lancswt.org.uk
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Why
not come along and take on our Trail Run Challenge
over next summer. See if you can improve on your times
month on month and come and have a sociable evening
at our Cuerden Valley Park headquarters. Perhaps you
can encourage a 'works team' or include our series
as part of your club championships. It will be a challenging
10km 'off-road' course through the scenic Cuerden
Valley Park. Entry will be on the day only with a
7.30pm start time.
Date
and Locations
Thursday
17th May 2007
Thursday 21st June 2007
Thursday 19th July 2007
Changing
facilities, shower and refreshments and plenty of
carparking / bike racks. For those who wish to come
by train we will co-ordinate 'pick-ups' from Bamber
Bridge or Leyland stations.
Sponsorship
We
are encouraging sponsorship for all 3 of these events
- incentives on offer for those raising over £100.
Download your sponsor forms here.
How
to get to the Trust
Directions can be found
here
If
you require further information please contact Clare
Kenny on:
Tel: 01772 317234
email: ckenny@lancswt.org.uk
The
Barn
Berkeley Drive
Bamber Bridge
Preston
PR5 6BY
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