Congratulations to all prize winners.
Photos by Clive Jones at Flickr
more photos of prize ceremony to come.
Congratulations to all prize winners.
Photos by Clive Jones at Flickr
more photos of prize ceremony to come.
Another cool, but dry evening. With temperatures around 16 degrees. The last race in the grand prix series was also the longest at 4 miles. The fastest man was Matthew Lock, (Witney) with a time of 22.15. The fastest woman was Eileen Naughton (Didcot Runners). The results and grand prix series are attached.
The last race of the season is in two weeks time 19 June (3 miles) after the race there will be a prize ceremony. Generally, the top 5 in each category will receive a marble block.
For the categories Senior men/women, V40, V50, WV40, and WV50, top 7 plaques are available.
If tied on points, the position will be decided by
(Grand Prix finish results updated 14:31)
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Photos by Clive Jones at Flickr
Photo gallery 1 (free to download)
(Another gallery to come)
We had good weather conditions again, dry sunny and around 14 degrees. 103 runners finished the event. Another good turn out.
We also celebrated the 36th anniversary of the Sri Chinmoy Peace Mile, which was inaugurated by Sri Chinmoy and Mayor of Oxford on 29 May 1987.
Results attached with Grand Prix series. Will update categories and grand prix points later in the day.
Next race
Mon 5 June - 4 Miles. Note Junior race will be 2 miles
The weather was excellent for our first race of the season. It was a record breaking entry with 105 runners starting and finishing the 2 mile race. Thank you for your patience at the start.
Congratulations to the winner Matthew Lock who dipped below 11 minutes to win in 10.52. He led home a great contingent from Witney Road Runners. First woman was Laura Leach (Eynsham Road Runners) who completed the course in 13.14.
Our next race is in two weeks on 29 May (3 miles) If you entered series, please re-use number, though don't worry if it gets lost.
There are a few photos here
(Let us know if there are any glitches in the results)
The final race of our series saw a turnout of 52 runners. The weather was good. 19 degrees, a bit windy. Thank you for participating. We hope to be back in 2023 with a similar series of races.
Photos by Clive Jones at Flickr
Photos of race: Clive Jones Flickr
We look forward to seeing you on our final race - 27 June (3 miles) where we will have a prize ceremony for Grand Prix finishers (around 7.30pm - 7.45pm). The top five in categories receive a marble plaque award.
Grand Prix points
If points are tied. The position will be determined by:
Another good race. The rain held off and we had good running conditions. Congratulations to Matthew Rallison (London Heathside) with a very good time of 15.48, and first lady Harriet Howard (Witney Road Runners) with a time of 21.02.
We also had a short ceremony to mark the 35th anniversary of the Sri Chinmoy Peace Mile.
Results are provisional. I will finalise it tomorrow. Any corrections let us know.
After two year gap, it was great to see familiar faces and new runners return to the Sri Chinmoy Peace-Mile at Cutteslowe Park for our first 2 mile race in our self-transcendence summer series. We experienced a record turnout with 92 runners set off and completed the course.
Congratulations in particular to Aaron Burgess (Oxford City) with a winning time of 10.57; and first lady Kate Allred (Eynsham Road Runners) in a time of 13.04.
Weather Conditions for race
Broken clouds, 17°C, Feels like 17°C, Humidity 76%, Wind 11mph from SSW
Enter next races
Our next races can be entered online. If you wish to enter a junior and get the junior discount, email me directly and you can pay on the day.
Video
I took video of finishers. There is video here.
Results
The results are attached, any issues, please feel free to contact and will amend.
Strava and new course
The slightly modified course seems to be closer to an exact mile. According to Strava GPS it is 2.02 miles. We also measured it at a mile. (The previous course was hard to do because of the way the grass was cut.)
Congratulations to Jack Goodwin and Graham Hope of Kidlington who both crossed the finish line in 16.01 - in 1st and 2nd place respectively. First lady was Lucy Shelton of Abingdon (AC) - who also took overall in senior women Grand Prix series.
Well done to all the runners who received an award for Grand Prix series and thank you for the excellent turnouts this year.
We will be back in 2020, with a similar set of races so hope to see you then.
Congratulations to all the trophy winners in the Grand Prix series.
A cooler day and spot of rain saw 63 runners take to the start line for the longest race in the Grand Prix series (4 miles). 1st-time entrant Graham Hope Kidlington RC finished 1st in a very good time of 21.27. 1st women was Lucy Shelton of Abingdon A.C in a time of 26.30.
Notes about the point system for Grand Prix
1) Points for finishing 1st = 10, 2nd = 9
2) One point per race completed
In the event of a tie
Prizes
Any corrections to tejvan(at)cyclinginfo.co.uk
Well done to all the runners. It was a good evening for running with temperatures around 17 degrees.
Attached are the results and current Grand Prix tables.
Any corrections, please let me know. tejvan(@)cyclinginfo.co.uk - 07952 419874
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The first race of the season was held under good running conditions. Temperature was low 11 degrees, with little wind. Congratulations to all runners, but especially fastest man Adam Ede (Abingdon A.C) 9.49 and fastest lady Chloe Ridewood Abingdon A.C. 11.20
Any edits send to tejvan@cyclinginfo.co.uk
Hope to see you at our next race 20th May (3 Miles)
Photo: Clive Jones who has a set on Flickr
The final race of the season saw a good turnout - considering the distraction of the World Cup. Another decent evening and some good times to wrap up the season.
See you all next year.
Photos: Clive Jones Flickr
The concluding race in our Grand Prix series, saw cooler weather. Matthew Rallison (Oxford City) won in a very good time of 20.46. First lady was Chloe Ridewood in a time of 24.29.
With Grand Prix series, if points are tied. It is decided by:
(Results attached)
Prizes will be handed out at next race 3 miles - 18th June.
Photos: Clive Jones Flickr Album
Another nice evening saw a good turnout of 75 runners. The first man, in a time of 15.31, was Paul Hughes (Abingdon A.C). The fastest lady was Chloe Ridewood (Abingdon A.C.) in a time of 18.08.
Just a few other notes
Photo: Clive Jones (Flickr page for photos)
As usual, any corrections - please contact Tejvan at tejvan(at)cyclinginfo.co.uk or 07952 419874
48 runners lined up for the start of our Grand Prix Series. Conditions were cool, but dry and light wind. Paul Hughes from Abingdon A.C. stormed round the course to win in a time of 15.59. The first women to finish was U/18 Lucrezia Portiguatti of St Clare's in a very good time of 18.58. It was good to see both new runners and regulars from previous years. V50 Men looks particularly competitive this year with 16 runners in that popular category.
A small change from last year is that for Grand Prix points, anyone who finishes a race will gain 0.5 points.
Next races -
Any corrections to spelling/timing, please let Tejvan know (07952 419874) or tejvan@cyclinginfo.co.uk
(Results updated 10th May, 19.32)
A warm May evening greeted a record turnout of 52 runners. Matthew Rallison of Oxford City, stormed around the 2 mile course in a time of 10.01. First lady was Chloe Ridewood of Abgindon in a time of 11.53.
(Provisional results attached. Need to check tomorrow).
Any mistakes let Tejvan know on 07952 419874 (tejvan@cyclinginfo.co.uk)
Next week 3 miles 29th May 7.00pm
On Monday 29th May we celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Oxford Sri Chinmoy Peace Mile. Back in May 1987, Sri Chinmoy visited Oxford and dedicated this one-mile loop to peace with the then Oxford Mayor Bill Fagg. It was one of the first Peace Mile's dedicated to the cause of peace and joins other such Peace Miles, in London, Geneva, New York and many locations around the world. Shortly before the start of the event, Devashishu Torpy recalled his experience of running in the first junior race on the inaugural day back in 1987.
Shortly before the junior race at 5.30pm, we had an hour of sustained heavy rain, which made setting up the course a little more interesting. Fortunately, the race ceased just before the start, and five intrepid young runners took to the start line for a one-mile junior race. By the adult race of 7.00pm we had near perfect conditions with still wind, warm and just enough time to dry up the standing water. Paul Hughes of Abingdon A.C. was the fastest over the three miles with a time of 16.23. The fastest lady was Lucrezia Portigliatti of St Clare's in a time of 18.45
After the race, there was a commemorative medal of the event.
Thanks to John Harvey of Abingdon A.C for many excellent photos. See also Flickr Gallery here for more.
Thanks also to Emma Moore of Abingdon A.C. who kindly brought a very nice cake for our 30th Anniversary.
(Provisional results) attached, send any correction to tejvan(at)cyclinginfo.co.uk
A record turnout in good conditions brought the Grand Prix Series to close.
Thanks to all runners.
Provisional results attached.
I have also attached Grand Prix Results. There are some differences between results given out on the night. Apologies to those who are affected. It really takes a couple of hours with Excel to get right results, but it's a shame not to try give out prizes on night. We shall try think of a better system for next year.
If you have won a trophy, but did not receive, let us know me your postal address and I'll try pop something in the post.
Contact: tejvan (at) cyclinginfo.co.uk - 07952 419874
It was a good turnout with 53 runners signing on for the last race of the season. Conditions were good, with the threat of rain, just holding off.
Congratulations to Matthew Rallison (Edinburgh Univ) who was first in a time of 22.35. First women was Sarah Dudgeon (Abingdon A) in a very good time of 25.50
Thanks to Graham Pickup for being the referee for all our four races this season.
Trying to work out all the Grand Prix standings straight after race was a little difficult, apologies for some mistakes creeping in. Ideally, I would take it home and sort out, but it is best to try and give all prizes on the evening.
Any mistakes or missed trophies contact me at tejvan (at) cyclinginfo.co.uk and I will endeavour to sort it.
Next season we will back with the usual calender of races in May and June.
Photos are available at UK Gallery - feel free to use however you want.
Grand Prix Series Results