Newspaper Articles about Worcester JoggersWorcester Evening News June 2002
Joggers take Team Prize at Warndon
The 4th Warndon Fun Runs were held in testing conditions of torrential downpour. This years races were held in support of St Richards Hospice and the Worcester Lifestyles charity .
First past the post in the 5K race was Jon Rebeck in 20 min 50 sec followed very closely behind by Worcester Jogger Paul Wyatt-Davies in a time of 20min 53secs. In third place was James Humphries (Kidderminster & Stourport A.C.) in 20 min 55 secs
The closely contested ladies10k race was won by Rachel Orme in a time of 46min 43 secs, Worcester Jogger Lisa Lee was in third place in 46 min 57 sec. The men's 10k race was won by Brian Humphries in 37 min 5 secs.
The 15 K race was won in a very respectable time of 53 mins 14 secs.by Martin Kenyon. Previous winner Trevor McGill (Droitwich AC) finished in third place in 54 min 53 secs. First lady home in the 15 k race was Joanne Pallett in 75 minutes 24 secs.
The team prize was awarded to Worcester Joggers for the best combined time for 6 runners. The Joggers have won this prize for every year this event has been held.
Worcester Evening News 7th May 2002
Worcester Joggers set explosive pace at Crowle Gunpowder Plot 10k
26 Worcester Joggers took part in Sunday’s inaugural Gunpowder Plot 10k from Crowle’s new parish hall. On a very pleasant , sunny day, and to a background of village celebrations, Li-Hung Chen of the Joggers was the first runner from an unaffiliated club to finish in a fast time of 36mins 35 seconds. Mike Sell was the second finisher in this category.
Another experienced runner from the Joggers , Judy Maund was 3rd lady vet[unaffiliated], while newcomer, Lisa Gregory was 3rd lady [unaffiliated]. Lisa was only one of a number of W.J.’s racing for the first time and posting very impressive times.
Our thanks to Crowle for hosting such an enjoyable event.
Worcester Evening News 1st May 2002
LEE Wins Prize for Ladies
ATHLETICS: Lisa Lee, a new member of Worcester Joggers, was first lady home in the annual Upton Race held at Hanley Castle High School. Husband Li-Hung Chen, was second man after Trevor McGill of Droitwich A.C., in a time of 42 minutes. Strong winds made the race as much a battle against the elements as with the other runners.
Eleven Joggers took part in a 10k race [there was also a 5k fun run] which raised over £500 for Sue Ryder Care.
Worcester Joggers taking part were:
LI-HUNG CHEN 42-00 PETER GILBERT 44-39 NIGEL PRITCHETT 46-09 CHRIS BARKER 48-40 LISA LEE 49-52 TIM HYMAN 50-37 PETER STOTT 58-20 ROGER YARNOLD 58-35 TRACEY LAMBERT 59-20 PENNY HOPE 59-36 NICKI STYLES 59-58
Worcester Evening News May 5th 2001
Alison is first lady
Worcester Joggers entered seven runners in the third annual Upton 10k Fun Run and road race, in aid of the Imperial Cancer Research Fund.
Mike Sell finished second in 40 minutes 23 seconds, Nigel Stinton came third in 41.48, Alison Noake took the first ladies' position and fourth overall in 42.23, while Peter Gilbert was fifth in 42.24.
Other Joggers finishers were Bruce Cairns 44.25, Steve Clark 45.04 and Nigel Rowberry 46.40.
It was the first competitive outing for the Joggers team for Noake, Cairns, Clarke and Rowberry.Worcester Evening News March 2nd 2001
Joggers realise dream
Worcester Joggers fielded 8 runners in the Bourton-on-the-water 10K road race on Sunday . Three novice joggers who joined the club after responding to an appeal in the Worcester Evening News in September completed this event, realising their dream of running 10000 metres, when in September they could hardly run 100 yards.
Results : Mike Sell 38mins 19secs, Peter Gilbert 40-19, Nigel Stinton 40-58, Chris Barker 44-14, Ian Furlong 51-14, Lorna Wood 1-04-28, Sue Ellis 1-04-33 and David King 1-04-36. There were personal bests for Gilbert, Barker, Furlong, Wood and Ellis.Worcester Evening News August 31st 2000
Joggers' initiative to attract new recruits
A new scheme has been set up by Worcester Joggers. The Novice Joggers program is aimed at attracting people who have little or no experience of running and are anxious about joining a group of runners because they feel that they may not be able to run very far at first.
The idea is to get a group of people, new to running, together and encourage them into a training routine. It is hoped the newcomers will gradualy build up thir ability until they can join the main group of joggers. New joggers will benefit from the fitness and weight control advantages that regular, gentle exercise offers. A male and female member of the Worcester Joggers will be on hand at each one of these sessions.
The free programme which is open to all ages will start on Monday September 4, and will contine for eight weeks.
Anyone interested should meet at 6.45pm, outside the Perdiswell Leisure Centre.
Members of Worcester Joggers say the club is quite a sociable,often meeting for a drink and occasionally a meal or barbeque. For more information contact Nigel Stinton on 01905 453414.Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter July 7th 2000
A dull day with slight drizzle proved just right for the 45 runners who took part in the second Upton Fun Run last Saturday. "It started to rain when we were about half way round and it was just what we needed," Said organiser Lynn Dee."It was a very enyoyable morning for everyone, with a good community feel to it. "We had more runners than last year and it was very succesful. We plan to make it an annual event for local charities." Runners started from Hanley Castle High School and had a choice of six-mile or three-mile circuits around Hanley Castle and Hanley Swan, where some villagers turned out to watch their progress. First home was Nigel Stinton of Worcester Joggers, who completed the long route in 40min 54 sec. Everyone else was back within 1hr 10 mins. The event was held in aid of Upton Primary Schools computer suite and runners included friends chairman Andy Terry and Teacher Ruth Pimlow,with her husband and three sons. Admission fees and sponsonrship money have brought in £190 so far and Mrs Dee said she was confident the final total would top £500.
Worcester Evening News July 7th 2000
Athletics: Worcester Joggers fielded seven Runners in the second Upton-Upon-Severn 10k Fun run. Nigel Stinton was first in 40:54. Karen Metcalfe the first woman home in 49:40 . Joggers teammates Peter Gilbert was 3rd in 42:42,ahead of Mark Bates 44:42, Chris Barker 48:30, Roger Yarnold 51:49 and Wilf Bates 55:02.
Worcester Evening News June 16th 2000
Joggers take prize Athletics: Worcester Joggers took the team prize again at the second Warndon Parish Council fun run. They were led home in the 15k by fourth- placed Alan Taylor 59:10 ahead of Peter Gibert 1:06:15, Mike Sell 1:06:15, Mark Bates 1:10:25, Lynne Dayus 1:12:00, Maureen Burrows 1:16:03. Runners in the 10k were: Mark Makin 47:30, Chris Barker 48:10, Julia Shrubb 49:55 and Roger Yarnold 51:58.
Worcester Evening News May 11th 2000
Spurred on by his own experience
A Worcestershire County Council chief has raised more than £700 to aid young carers after completing a gruelling marathon in three hours 45 minutes. Peter Gilbert, Director of Social Services, raised the funds during the Statford-upon-Avon Shakespeare race, last Sunday. The money will go to the Worcestershire Young Carers project, which provides support and activities for the 700 young carers across the county. The youngsters whose average age is 12, can experience academic difficulties through missing school and suffer physical health problems through their work. Fifty percent of carers come from single parent families and miss out on making friends as they are not able to participate in normal childhood activites.
"I wanted to support the project as I had to care for my own parents," said Mr Gilbert. "Although my parents health didn't fail until I was in my 20's, I remember how traumatic I found it when the roles were reversed. I am very pleased to support the Worcestershire young carers project."
He thanked the young carers, colleagues and friends for all their help as well as the Worcester Joggers and the Worcester Athletics Club for all the Support. "I've never run a full marathon before and it was a warm day," he said. "But I ran it in less time than I expected which I was pleased with and it was great to have supporters cheering me during the race. The second half was more gruelling and I did slow up a bit, but I am pleased with my time and delighted with the amount of money being pledged to the cause. It really was a great event."Worcester Evening News Sept 24th 1999
Joggers on Top
Athletices: Worcester Joggers carried off their first team prize in the Warndon Parish council 15Km Run. Darren Bourne came third, Trevor McGill fifth, Nigel Stinton seventh. Maureen Burrows was first lady home with Kay McDonagh third.
Chris Barker and Peter Gilbert ran the lake Vyrnwy half marathon , clocking 1:42 and 1:37 respectively