Road Race Grand Prix 2011/2012

Round 7 - 12/05/12 - Charndon 5k.

Postponed due to water logged car park. New date is Tuesday 10/07/12

Round 6 - 07/05/12 - Pednor 5.

Unfortunately overall all and VoAAC numbers were down this year perhaps due to the weather conditions or events over the weekend and the forthcoming Silverstone 10k? The Vale had just 5 representatives so it was always going to be difficult to retain our team placings.

Charlie May (27:39) and Rob Taylor (28:20) took 2nd and 4th places respectively – exactly the same placings as last year. Henry Edwards-Evans finished 16th in 31:39 and Alan Roberts 64th in 38:40. Rob picked up the 5 bonus points for the best age graded performance with Charlie 3 and Henry 1. In the ladies race, Sue Barnes was 21st in 41.57 giving her the maximum 5 age graded bonus points. The Men’s team finished in 3rd place giving all 5 finishers 1 extra bonus point each, Both Rob & Sue played their first Jokers doubling there points for the nights work.

Round 5 - 04/06/12 - Maidenhead 10.

A brilliant performance from V50 Paul Gregory (57) who finished the race in 56:06, 20th place overall from over 800 runners and 1st V50 runner. Paul has been injured so it is good to see him back in such good form; and this time makes him number 1 V55 for 2012 and 7th fastest “All Time” V55 runner on the UK Power of 10 10 mile rankings. When age graded Paul's time equates to 46:32. Richard Nerurkar's UK best ever is 46:02!

Almost fully recovered from a bout of flu, Anuradha in good running conditions won the race in a new Club Record of 49:49. This beats former GB athlete Gordon Rimmer’s 1997 time of 50:00 set at Barnet in 1977.

Others taking part were Charlie May who finished 18th in 56:00, just 22 seconds outside his PB and it was good to see newcomers Sean Wilson and Debbie Channer running so well. Sean finished 41st with a PB by almost 5 minutes (59:31) and Debbie’s PB was almost 4 minutes finishing in exactly the same time as Ian Thompson (1:09:32). Ian and Jo Card, both in training for London, ran their first 10m race. Henrik Hartmann finished not far behind Ian in 1:10:22 with the Vale contingent being completed by Steve Rooney (1:13:15) Sharon Maisey (1:17:01) and Roger Kirk (1:21:13).

Paul comfortable won the 5 bonus points for age graded with 95.38% well ahead of Anuradha's 89.50%. With Charlie 3rd.

The Ladies points went – Debbie 5, Sharon 3 and Jo 1.

Anuradha & Paul picked up 2 bonus points for their individual category wins with everyone picking up 1 bonus point for the Men's 2nd team placing.

Round 4 - 04/03/12 - Milton Keynes Half Marathon.

Despite dreadful weather conditions 2700 people took part. Debbie Channer celebrated with an excellent PB of 94:14 to finish 22nd lady and 12th V35, and Kirsten Lawton also achieved a PB with a time of 95:27 for 26th place in the ladies race (15th V35). Debbie by 0.30% just pipped Kirsten for the 5 age graded bonus points with Kirsten picking up the 3 bonus points. Both have now moved up the league to 2nd and 3rd respectfully.

The Vale Men were led home by Sean Wilson who ran a PB of 80:48 to finish in 39th place; next home was the ever dependable Mark Richards in 85:31 for 97th place. Ian Thompson ran 88:11, one place and just 11 seconds in front of Alan Roberts. Steve Rooney completed Vale runners finishing the course in 97:50 (395th place). Ian picked up the 5 age graded bonus points with Alan 3 and Sean 1.

Round 3 - 26/02/12 - Winslow 10k.

The 5th running of this event was held on a beautiful sunny morning in still, warm conditions and just perfect for personal bests...and there were 9 out of the 18 VoAAC members who took part.

Charlie May with 33:58 won the Mens race with Chloe Oldfield winning the Ladies race in 40:02 and a pb

Rob Taylor gained 3rd overall in a pb of 34:13. Next home were the first two Vet 40s Dave Maisey 5th with a pb of 35:44 and Andrew Rolt 6th 35:48. Dave just getting the better of Andrew on the final hill with them having raced shoulder to shoulder from the gun.

New recruit Sean Wilson was next in with 36:37 for 9th Followed by 12th Phil Corbett 37:22, 13th Mark Richards 38:18 and 14th Henry Edwards-Evans with a pb of38:39.

Alan Roberts 28th in 40:50 and Mick O'Connor 30th 41:09 pb were next Before Julia Austin crossed the line to win the ladies V45 section with 42:00. Ian Tarvit was the 1st V60 in 51st with 43:13 with another two new recruits Debbie Channer in 43:14 pb and 3rd lady Vet 35 & Kirsten Lawton in 43:27 pb and 4th Vet 35

These were followed by Sharon Maisey 80th 46:02 pb, Derek Peverill 98th 47:23, Jackie Rolt 207th 58:59 pb and Pat Card 231st 61:42 from the 257 finishers

Category position gaining 2 bonus points were Chloe, Julia, Debbie, Charlie, Rob, Dave, Andrew, Mark and Ian

Age Graded Bonus points of 5 were Julia & Andrew, 3 points were Chloe & Rob and 1 point were Kirsten & Dave.

Round 2 - 26/12/11 - Boxing Day 5k

Boxing Day saw the running of our 52nd annual 5k road race through the streets of Aylesbury. The course was new this year and described as not being particularly fast due to some hill sections, sharp bends and damp slippery cobblestones.

Close to 200 runners took part with 31 of them being VoAAC members. Anuradha won the men's race in a time of 15:42 and Carolyn the ladies' in 18:13. Age group victories went to Kieran (U17), Ethan & Alice (U15), Roger (V60) and Julia (V45). Others picking up 2 bonus points for top 3 finishes in their age categories were Declan & Andrew V40), Ian & Derek (V60), Heather (V45) and Sue (V55).

The age graded bonus points of 5 went to Anuradha & Carolyn, 3 to Andrew & Julia and 1 to Declan & Heather. There were no Jokers played on this occasion.
It is reported that Anuradha had a problem on one of the tight corners in that he was going so fast he had to take it very wide!

The next event in the series is the Winslow 10k on Sunday 26th February.

Round 1 - 26/11/11 - Wolverton 5 Miles

Obviously aware of the restriction on not being allowed to play a Joker whilst leading the series Charlie and Paul played theirs and to great effect too.

The race was held round Willen Lake Milton Keynes in conditions described as windy but not too cold.

With both the Senior Men and Vet Men winning the team titles in this a prestigious and historical event everyone finishing picked up 2 extra bonus points for each team win.

On the age graded front Paul's 92.24% earned him 5 extra bonus points and decimated the competition. To put it into perspective it is a better score than Will Gurton's 800m best and Anurahda Cooray’s Marathon pb. It is a time that ranks Paul 3rd V55 on the Power of 10 UK rankings for 2011.

Whilst James (2nd U20) just pips Declan (1st V40) in to 2nd on the age grading points just as he piped him in the race too. It’s a time that places James 14th U17 on Power of 10 for 2011 and 7th on the Club’s All Time Junior (Under 20) rankings and he is still only 16!

The next race in the series is the Club's own Boxing Day 5k.

Grand Prix 2011-12. Races:

1 Wolverton 5 Miles	26/11/11	Race Result
2 VoAAC 5k	26/12/11	Race Result
3 Winslow 10k	26/02/12	Race Result
4 Milton Keynes Half Marathon	04/03/12	Race Result
5 Maidenhead 10 Miles	06/04/12	Race Result
6 Pednor 5 Miles	07/05/12	Race Result
7 Charndon 5k (postponed from 15/06)	10/07/12	Race Information
8 Thame 10k	24/06/12	Race Information
9 Risborough 10k	08/07/12	Race Information
10 Wycombe Half Marathon	15/07/12	Race Information
11 Waddesdon 5k	18/07/12	Race Information
12 Bearbrook 10k	12/08/12	Race Information
13 Bedford 10k	02/09/12	Race Information
14 Leighton Buzzard 10 Miles	07/10/12	Race Information
15 Marathon Paper Race	Various	Race Information

Rules & Scoring System

The competition runs from November to October.
Awards will be given out at the awards night of 2012; top scoring Male and Female Athletes
You can only score points in the 15 races. The individuals best of 8 from 15 count.
The top 20 Vale athletes in each race will score the following points; 1st = 20, 2nd = 19, 3rd = 18 etc regardless of their race finishing position in the open event. This will be separate for Male and Females.
You score 2 bonus points for making the top 3 of the open event in your category e.g. Senior Men, Senior Women, Vet (35/40/45/50/55/60) or junior (U17/20/23) but only when the age categories are recognized as prizes in the open event.
2 Bonus points to ALL participants for each Vale of Aylesbury AC team that places 1st in any open event. 1 Bonus point to ALL participants for each Vale of Aylesbury AC team that places 2nd or 3rd. These team points only count if the open event recognizes the team awards. You must finish the open event to qualify!
Age graded bonus points. 5, 3 and 1 points to the 1st , 2nd and 3rd best age graded performances at each event in both Male & Female categories using WMA Age-grading calculator 2006 (updated 2010).
Jokers- Every member will be given 4 jokers. These will earn double for ALL points scored at the event where played. However 2 are compulsory being Princes Risborough 10k and the Waddesdon Manor 5k.The remainder can be played anywhere else with a minimum of 24 hours notice being given to the Grand Prix Secretary andrewrolt@btinternet.com
It is the Individuals responsibility to inform the GPS of when they wish to play their joker.
You can only score points in the above Grand Prix races.

Grand Prix Round 15 ‘Marathon Paper Race’ Explained.

A competitor's Marathon pb (where used Chip time will be applicable) for the GP season 2011/12 will be ranked accordingly to determine individual points and age graded bonus points.
Joker bonus points - Should you wish to play one of your Jokers on your 'Marathon paper race' then it must be declared before you compete in your first Marathon of the season whether that turns out to be your pb for the season or not.
Joker team bonus points - Should the VoAAC win any team prizes at ANY Marathon you compete in then ALL those bonus points will be included in your 'Marathon paper race'.

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