Border league results race 7 April 2012

Hi all

Border League results arrived!

In summary a great season, lots of new faces and enthusiasm to build on so thanks to everyone who participated in this series as it’s really shown what Helsby can be as a club and the potential it has.

Obviously the highlight is the much deserved promotion of Helsby ladies into Division One (should really be called the premiership?) which is a magnificent achievement. Special thanks to Jane for running so soon after the marathon! (and to Colin running before his)

Full results for your perusal here

http://www.bordersleague.org.uk/

The last race of the season is generally a mile or so shorter (approx just over 4 miles) and this year was held at Shotton rather than Wrexham. With the forecast for cloud and showers and wind it was fantastic to see such a turnout of 19 Helsby vests.

Helsby results on the night as follows

17^th      Adair Broughton          23.40
55^th      Ian Landucci               25.16
61^st      Jim O’Hara                 25.29
65^th      Colin Thompson          25.44
96^th      Jayne Joy                   26.44 (2^nd in category, 5^th overall)
122^nd   Roy Gaskill                 27.51
134^th    Paul Porter                  28.35
142^nd   Albert Berry                 28.53 (1^st in category)
145^th    Jane Ashbrook            28.57 (4^th in category)
147^th    Adrian Jackson           29.00
154^th    Phil Gillard                   29.17
158^th    Geoff Shaw                29.22
163^rd    Tom DeJong               29.37
172^nd   Carol Shaw                 29.52 (4^th in category)
186^th    Janet Robertson         30.23
201^st    Andy Smith                 30.57
250^th    Janet Shaw                 35.15 (3^rd in category)
254^th    Betty Grieve                35.34
265^th    Robbie Webster          38.00 (2^nd in category)

In terms of team positions Helsby ladies finished 1^st in Division two but a close look shows they were actually 2^nd team overall on the night behind Wirral. This bodes really well for next season because in real terms that would have placed them actually 2^nd in Division One! Something to think about ….

But with such a strong men’s turnout this placed Helsby men 2^nd in Division two, which is the best result of the season. And with the notable improvements some of the Helsby men are making it can only be promising for next year and something we can all be proud of together.

The Border League shows in some ways the strength of the club at the moment, something many have noticed and commented upon over the last year or so, so all I can do is reiterate and say well done and thanks to everyone enjoying their running and participating in team events like this.

I wasn’t able to attend the awards ceremony but Mario informed me that Helsby picked up silverware as follows 

Robbie 2nd o/70
Albert 2nd o/65
Carol 4th o/45
Ian 5th o/45.

Ladies also promoted to Division 1, finished 2^nd overall

Special congratulations to all the above and hope to see many of you at the Borders this coming season!

Adair