Organiser/Planner’s Comments
None (as yet)
Next Events:
17th October, Bryant’s Heath, North Walsham
NOR Junior & Senior Club Champs.
NOR Members-only event.
31st October, Norwich City Urban
Pre-enter here before 24/10.
Results
Results: Catton Park: 12/09/2021
Results: Ling Common: 11/07/2021
Control 249 was having a bit of an identity crisis which is why it appeared on your splits printout as ‘already visited’ – we have corrected this in these results, using the actual data from your dibbers.
I have also corrected the error in the time penalties that weren’t applying correctly for the early finishers, so these are now accurately calculated as well.
Thank you to those that spotted these issues and pointed them out, apologies for any confusion caused.
Organiser’s Comments
Ling Common is one of my favourite areas. Because it is close to my home I normally get asked to organise, I have never actually ran (walked) a course there, but really enjoy organising events.
The event being a level D could not go ahead without the Planner, Julia Paul, who once again organised well received challenging courses, or those who volunteered to help with setting up, starts, control collecting and packing up.
Most of my work was done before the day, replying to pre-entry emails, allocating start times, checking courses & payment methods, emailing numbers to Alan for map printing, and SI details to Daniel. This however was started later than usual due to a problem with uploading the final details to the website.
However on the day, the weather was mostly good, and was wonderful to see so many people after so long, and meet people who I have only seen in Zoom calls.
I hope you all enjoyed your courses, and I hope to see you all soon at another event.
Leanne.
Planner’s Comments
Peter Leverington’s map of this complex, tiny area shows his great skill at interpreting the ground detail into a readable map. In an area that is both pimply and dimply, it is hard to be sure that you’ve found the right pit or knoll, so I’m glad all courses gave about the right range of results.
Thank you helpers, especially to the main stalwarts, Leanne, Alan and Daniel. Confusion in the Final Details was entirely my doing, and thank you to those who fed back info on the faulty control.
It was great to see all of you, especially those who travelled some distance to take part.
Next time: hmm, might go back to Score plus Norwegian, the format I used in 2015. But I do like giving you maps with no paths on!
Julia
Spring Maprun League (2021)
Market Cross, North Walsham. Image by Eastern Daily Press.
The results for round 7 of the Spring Maprun League can be found here.
Round 7
This was the final round of the series. Katharine held onto her lead to win the women’s competition. Jonathan managed to pip Ian to win the men’s event.
Round 6
Not much to say this round. Katharine and Ian continue to lead the way. Can anyone catch them in the final round at North Walsham? The women’s competition seems to be done and dusted, but by my calculation, Glen and Jonathan could still overtake Ian.
Round 5
Maybe, now that restrictions are gradually easing, people are getting busier, as some of the regulars didn’t run this round. The notable result from the women’s competition was from Chris Gay (SUFFOC) who got what I think is the highest handicapped score we have ever had (men or women). Great result, Chris. It’s still extremely close between Katharine Bartram, Carla Sutherland & Emma Cross. With Glen Richardson and Rini Hoogkamer not running this time, Ian Renfrew has re-taken the lead in the men’s competition.
Round 4
The women’s competition has really closed up, with Katharine Bartram now only ahead of Emma Cross by 58 points. It was Ian Renfrew’s turn to make a mistake this round, so Glen Richardson has re-taken the lead, but by a very slim 8 points.
Round 3
Katharine Bartram seems to be taking a grip of the women’s competition with another win. Some interesting results in the men’s event, with Glen Richardson running on the final Saturday in flats (when it rained heavily) and compounding the lack of grip with a navigation error. This allowed Ian Renfrew to take the win.
Round 2
Another close contest in the women’s event, with Katharine Bartram coming out on top this time from Carla Sutherland and Emma Cross. In the men’s event it was a return to form for the winner of the Autumn League, Rini Hoogkame. Glen Richardson & Ian Renfrew were 2nd & 3rd again, but in the reverse order this time.
Round 1
The first round of the Spring Fun League is finally completed, having been held over from the beginning of January. It’s more of a Summer League now! Lily Alger won the women’s event gaining 500 points in an amazingly quick 39:28. Jonathan Gilbert won the men’s event.
Results: Whitlingham Country Park: 27/06/2021
Apologies for the delay, here are the Results & Split Times.
Next Event: 11th July, Ling Common, Kings Lynn.
