Thank you to all those who supported our Virtual Grand Prix in 2020 – the results have now been processes and can be viewed HERE Congratulations to our table topping leaders – who can beat them in 2021?? Male: David Walker Jed Turner David Tomlinson Female Sue Haslam Denise Johnson Gwen Kinloch A specific mention to Sue Haslam who achieved a …
Read More »Covid 19: Not exactly a race report – Dot Kesterton
I did 2 virtual run challenges in May. This is my report for Striders which you’re welcome to add to the archive. EMA offering a 10K virtual challenge in June and there are the BMAF relays to sign up for too. https://northernmasters.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-virtual-running-challenges.-.pdf Regards, Dot.
Read More »British and Irish Masters XC by Dot Kesterton – England Win!
32nd British and Irish Masters International Cross Country Aintree Racecourse, 16th November 2019. At 67 and 3/4 I have finally visited a racecourse. Not a single big hat, big heels, or funny hand signals in sight. Aintree, home of the Grand National with its Queen Mother and Princess Royal Stands and a number of other fancy viewing areas was …
Read More »NMAC 5k Road Race Champs a massive success!!
LAst year we had 26, this year we had 75 entries and 57 finishers in the 5k Road Race Champs at the University of Leeds Brownlee Cycle Circuit. Unfortunately it rained, many of the numbers fell apart but the athletes didn’t – they were awesome and so were the times!! https://northernmasters.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NMAC-2019-5k-Road-Champs-Results.pdf We had amazing voluteers too, including a photographer who’s …
Read More »Dorothy Kesterton – EMACI 2019
Many congratulations to Dorothy for her epic performances at the recent European Masters Champs – and many thanks for taking the time to share your story with us!!! The full story can be read HERE
Read More »Port of Blyth 10K incorporating the British Masters 10K Road Championships, 7th April 2019.
The race is billed as fast and flat, on footpath and cycleway from the quayside to Seaton Sluice and back. I decided to go to Northumberland not to miss the delights of the Dronfield 10K or even the Manchester marathon, but to defend my 2018 F65 10K title won last year at Trentham, Stoke. Blyth is a small town north …
Read More »Masters Inter Area Champs
A small but select team of NMACers made the long trip down to Lee Valley today for the Masters ndoor inter area champs. A win for Carl McMullen in the M35 long jump after his effort in the 60m hurdles and a couple of points for myself in the pole vault started the day, however I had to leave unfinished …
Read More »North Downs 30Km Trail Race – BMAF Championships 2018
David Gill from Warrington AC travelled down to Kent on Saturday 23rd June to compete in the British Masters longest trail race on the calendar the following day. Having won the BMAF 10-mile road champs in Rhyl early in the year, all his training was in preparation for this his latest challenge. Following on from last years Gold and silver …
Read More »Monthly Run Jan Report
Report sent in by Less. What a lovely day for a run, cold and sunny, infact the best weather for quite a few years. Kenny Mayor and Kenny Fowler did an excellent job setting out an excellent course. Colin Bishop maintained his winning ways by winning in 39.19 with Rob Jackson 2nd pushing him all the way. Mike Barns won …
Read More »NMAC Christmas Handicap and AGM
There was a good turnout at the Christmas Predictor race, with more opting for the single lap 5km than the double loop 10k. Weather conditions were perfect, it turned out sunny and dry after overnight rain which left lots of puddles across the Flash. Rob Jackson and Colin Bishop set off at a pace on the 10k and finished together …
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