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4th February 2012
Jonny secures victory at a chilly Basildon in school inter counties!!
A number of Reading Ac members made their way to Basildon, Essex, this past Saturday
as they were in action, representing Berkshire Schools at the South-East Schools cross country championships, held in Gloucester
Park.
In the main start and finishing area, you could be fooled into thinking the course would be a flat and fast one, however, the second half of the race proved much different with 4 very tough hills incoporated in the course, that with the very bitter chill in the air, made for what was probably one of the toughest courses this season.
Those taking part were hoping to do well enough and gain selection for their age group in the team of 8 that will contest the English Schools Championships next month.
Reading's Jonny Davies cut a dominant figure in the final race of the day - the U19's men race. As he led from the off and only continued to extend his lead for what was a very comfortable victory. Jonny Roberts also enjoyed a very strong performance and was particularly strong in the second half of the race, as he clawed his way through the field to come back an impressive 6th position. Ed Stockdale was also in action and came back a very creditable 19th position.
Earlier on the afternoon, Ben Priddle and Callum Gregory had quite a battle in the U17 men's race. Callum was the first back this out, placed 3rd Berkshire athlete with his finishing position of 7th. Ben was not far behind and finished gallantly despite a sore ankle as he placed 11th. Matthew Rainbow was also in action and he finished in 66th position.
Beki Taylor continued her recent ressurgence in form with another solid display, perhaps her best of the season, as she is now showing the form on past years, she was the 4th Berkshire vest home in the U19 girls race with a solid 25th position. Rosie Bishop is another returning to form in recent races and again provided a decent effort with her 32nd place finish. Bethan Taylor ran a very sensible race and made ground in the final half of the 4.6k race to finish in 50th, with Emma Taylor 2 places back in 52nd.
Isaac Farnworth gave a very good showing in the U15 boys race, as he was the 2nd Berkshire finisher in a very good 19th place. Peter Cook was also in action as he placed 63rd in the race, with Ben Corless just behind in 73rd. The first race of the day was the U15 girls race which saw Georgia Walton in action, she gave a valiant effort and placed 53rd in her race. 3 Reading girls faced the starter for the U17 race. Katherine West was the first Reading girl back as she placed in 69th. Mollie Haines was next and did well to claw back what she did after being tripped and spiked at the start of the race, she finished 74th. Whilst Alice Milsom finished up in 80th.
In the main start and finishing area, you could be fooled into thinking the course would be a flat and fast one, however, the second half of the race proved much different with 4 very tough hills incoporated in the course, that with the very bitter chill in the air, made for what was probably one of the toughest courses this season.
Those taking part were hoping to do well enough and gain selection for their age group in the team of 8 that will contest the English Schools Championships next month.
Reading's Jonny Davies cut a dominant figure in the final race of the day - the U19's men race. As he led from the off and only continued to extend his lead for what was a very comfortable victory. Jonny Roberts also enjoyed a very strong performance and was particularly strong in the second half of the race, as he clawed his way through the field to come back an impressive 6th position. Ed Stockdale was also in action and came back a very creditable 19th position.
Earlier on the afternoon, Ben Priddle and Callum Gregory had quite a battle in the U17 men's race. Callum was the first back this out, placed 3rd Berkshire athlete with his finishing position of 7th. Ben was not far behind and finished gallantly despite a sore ankle as he placed 11th. Matthew Rainbow was also in action and he finished in 66th position.
Beki Taylor continued her recent ressurgence in form with another solid display, perhaps her best of the season, as she is now showing the form on past years, she was the 4th Berkshire vest home in the U19 girls race with a solid 25th position. Rosie Bishop is another returning to form in recent races and again provided a decent effort with her 32nd place finish. Bethan Taylor ran a very sensible race and made ground in the final half of the 4.6k race to finish in 50th, with Emma Taylor 2 places back in 52nd.
Isaac Farnworth gave a very good showing in the U15 boys race, as he was the 2nd Berkshire finisher in a very good 19th place. Peter Cook was also in action as he placed 63rd in the race, with Ben Corless just behind in 73rd. The first race of the day was the U15 girls race which saw Georgia Walton in action, she gave a valiant effort and placed 53rd in her race. 3 Reading girls faced the starter for the U17 race. Katherine West was the first Reading girl back as she placed in 69th. Mollie Haines was next and did well to claw back what she did after being tripped and spiked at the start of the race, she finished 74th. Whilst Alice Milsom finished up in 80th.
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