About Us
Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners has been formed from the amalgamation of two previous clubs in the Felsted and Dunmow area, namely Dunmow Runners and Grange Farm Trotters. Dunmow Runners were formed in 198? And Grange Farm Trotters in 1996. We have a membership of between 80 to 100 members with a complete range of abilities from the recreational runner to those that love to compete.
The Committee
Club Constitution
Monthly Timed lap
23 runners and 5 halt and lame turned up for the last of the summer 5 mile handicaps. The presence of the halt and lame meant that a very social time was had whilst waiting for all the runners to return!! On an ideal evening for running we again had a number of PBs, Dave Andrews has now overtaken Anita in the year's rankings and moved into 5th spot and turned a 10 second deficit into a 30 second advantage - look forward to seeing how this plays out on the shorter winter handicap course. Other PBs were set by Geoff Maidment, Sean (who sensibly didn't try to run with Anita this month!), Jo B-S and Lesley. John and Hayley Smith also set PBs with Hayley reduce the differential between herself and husband John from almost a minute to a mere 13 seconds now - well done both of you - clearly John will have to keep looking over his shoulder if that sort of improvement continues. Well that is the last of the 5 milers for this year and it is back to the 2.4 (ish) mile winter handicap next month so you had all better practise your high speed running around the lit streets of Dunmow in preparation and of course the timekeepers will need to prepare for the increased stress levels caused by the gaps between the finishers being measured in split seconds. Thanks to those who helped this month and hopefully I will see you all running next week. Paul
Club Championship
The 2010/11 season's Club Championship is now well underway with 3 rounds completed. It's proving difficult for the majority to get to every race and to date only 12 runners have managed to complete all three rounds. Expect a lot of changes from now until May 1st 2011, but this is how the honours are shaping up at this early stage.
Results For 5k Grass Track Race
MEN LADIES
Club Championship
1st Steve Read Anita Cox
2nd Nick Laughton Megan Yeatts
3rd David Spencer Tina Hull
Road and Track
1st Steve Read Anita Cox
2nd Craig Hooke Jules Reeves
3rd Richard Humphrey Charlotte King
Power Cup
1st Anita Cox
2nd Steve Read
3rd Jules Reeves
Just click on the following link to view all the tables in detail.
Club Championship Races and Format 2010/11
Races
Hatfield Broad Oak 10k
Howe Street 5
5k Track race
Bardfield 10k
Tiptree 10
Great Bentley 1/2
Bromley 20
A marathon of your choice, if you do more than one your best time will go forward for the points
All 6 Mid Essex Cross Country Races
1 Trail Race TBC
Format
There are a few changes/additions to the format for the club championship season 2010/11.
There will be 15 races, 8 on road and 7 off road.
THE CHAMPIONSHIP – highest number of points accumulated from 5 from 8 road and 5 from 7 off road races. Awards for 1st 2nd and 3rd place. Men and Ladies separate competition.
New:
ROAD SECTION within the championship – highest number of points accumulated from all 8 races. Awards for 1st 2nd and 3rd place. Men and Ladies separate competition.
New:
OFF ROAD SECTION within the championship – highest number of points accumulated from all 7 races. Awards for 1st 2nd and 3rd place. Men and Ladies separate competition.
Amended:
THE POWER CUP – highest number of points accumulated from all 15 races, all in, Men and Ladies combined. Awards for 1st 2nd and 3rd place.
Notes:
The Essex Relay remains a major club participation event but will not score in the championship.
The marathon in the road section – Run one or more marathons (organised event with published times) during the course of the season and your best time will be recorded for the championship. Points awarded at the end of the season best time descending.
The championship season runs from May 1st 2010 to April 30th 2011.
Final Championship Table 2009/10
Membership & Kit
New Membership Application Form - 2010
New Club Jackets are now available. Please contact Charlotte King for further details charlotteking66@hotmail.co.uk
Club Records & PB'sc
Latest PB and Club Records (Partial update April 2010)
Club Photos
Click on the link below for the photos you would like to view and select 'slideshow' in the topish right hand side of the opening flickr page for the best viewing.