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London Marathon 21 April 2024

At least 50 VAC members completed the course from Greenwich to the Mall along with around 50,000 others. The weather was conducive for good times with a cool cloudy start and some pleasant sunshine during the day.  

Nine members achieved sub three-hour times and nine were in the top ten of their age groups. Alice Riddell-Webster of Fulham RC topped the W55-59 category with a fine time of 2:58:15. Simon Shaw of Ealing, Southall & Middlesex placed second in the M50-54 age group with 2:36:18. Karima Harris of Highgate Harriers was the fastest VAC woman and second in the W50-54 age group but was very unlucky to miss top place, including a new British record. Her chip time of 2:48:29 was just three seconds slower than the age group’s winner, although Karima wasn’t aware of her rival’s presence in the throng.  

The fastest VAC member was Ed Chuck (M35) of Dulwich Runners setting a PB of 2:26:02. Next was Richard McDowell of Hercules Wimbledon now in the M45-49 category in a time of 2:28:56, placing him third in the age group. The third fastest was Micah Evans (M40) of Blackheath & Bromley in 2:36:02, faster than last year by over two minutes. Eddie Ware (M45, 2:45:51), Adam May (M40, 2:51:10) and Steve Ingledew (M60, 2:58.36, 9th in the M60-64 age group) were the other sub-three performers. Other top-ten age group placers were Susanna Harrison (4th W60, 3:24:09), John Carter (6th M80+, 5:52:27) and Ruth Hutton (8th W55, 3:11:40) with John Foss a commendable 12th in the M65 category with 3:14:39.

Two of VAC’s walkers race-walked the course. Ian Richards was competitive with the runners and placed 10th in the M75 category in 4:41:47. John Arthur (M60) posted a creditable 5:17:51. 

VAC was allocated one club place which was awarded to the first interested member whose name was drawn out of a hat. This year, the lucky person was Dean Saliba (M45) of Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets. He was grateful for the opportunity and completed the event in 4:13:19.  

Congratulations again go to Bill O’Connor who is one of the six remaining “Ever-Presents” who have completed every single London Marathon since its inception in 1981. Bill, now in the M75-79 age category, duly completed his 44th event in a time of 6:41:45.  

The table below of VAC members’ performances has been compiled from scrutinising the official results. Apologies if we have failed to spot someone. Please let Maggie Statham-Berry (entries@vetsac.org.uk ) know if this is the case. 

VAC Members at the TCS London Marathon: 21 April 2024
  Name Time Age Group Age Pos. First claim club
1 Edward Chuck 2:26:02 M18-39 66 Dulwich Runners
2 Richard McDowell 2:28:56 M45-49 3 Hercules Wimbledon
3 Micah Evans 2:36:02 M40-44 57 Blackheath & Bromley
4 Simon Shaw 2:36:18 M50-54 2 Ealing Southall & Midd
5 Eddie Ware 2:45:51 M45-49 104 Serpentine RC
6 Karima Harris 2:48:29 W50-54 2 Highgate Harriers
7 Adam May 2:51:10 M40-44 319 Hercules Wimbledon
8 Alice Riddell-Webster 2:58:15 W55-59 1 Fulham Running Club
9 Steve Ingledew 2:58.36 M60-64 9 Reading Roadrunners
10 Mike Webber 3:02:04 M55-59 70 Andover AC
11 Stephen Plummer 3:03:07 M60-64 17 Ealing Southall & Midd.
12 Victoria Buck 3:04:43 W45-49 33 Kent AC
13 Joseph Wilkes 3:05:53 M45-49 600 Kent AC
14 Simon Danciger 3:07:15 M60-64 30 Barnes Runners
15 Ben Martin-Dye 3:08:46 M50-54 343 Fetch Everyone
16 Tom Cheetham 3:10:33 M55-59 148 Hercules Wimbledon
17 Graeme Drysdale 3:11:36 M55-59 163 Striders of Croydon
18 Ruth Hutton 3:11:40 W55-59 8 South London Harriers
19 Madeleine Armstrong-Plieth 3:12:40 W40-44 94 Croydon Harriers
20 Robert Nagorski 3:14:15 M60-64 65 Herne Hill Harriers
21 John Foss 3:14:39 M65-69 12 South London Harriers
22 Elinor Skinner 3:17:17 W45-49 110 Kent AC
23 Charles Hampden-Smith 3:17:30 M60-64 82 Hercules Wimbledon
24 Martin Daoud 3:20:00 M60-64 94 Ealing Southall & Midd
25 April James-Welsh 3:21:38 W45-49 135 South London Harriers
26 Fiona Russell 3:22:20 W55-59 23 Mornington Chasers
27 Susanna Harrison 3:24:09 W60-64 4 Guildford & Godalming
28 Ben Revill 3:24:23 M50-54 657 Hercules Wimbledon
29 Paul Doyle 3:25:03 M55-59 288 Ranelagh Harriers
30 Chloe Constantine 3:34:18 W50-54 159 South London Harriers
31 Kate Barnes 3:36:00 W40-44 451 VAC
32 Lynn Chislett 3:39:34 W55-59 81 Arena 80
33 Shun-Lai Chan 3:41:56 W50-54 250 South London Harriers
34 Michele Coe-O'Brien 3:42:26 W60-64 25 South London Harriers
35 Andrew Orchard 3:59:36 M55-59 765 West 4 Harriers
36 Simon Evans 3:59:36 M55-59 765 Herne Hill Harriers
37 Steven Smythe 3:59:52 M65-69 134 Dulwich Runners
38 Alan Roberts 4:01:50 M60-64 437 Vale of Aylesbury
39 Avril Riddell 4:07:00 W65-69 19 Serpentine RC
40 Lisa Compton 4:10:44 W65-69 24 Lingfield RC
41 Nichola Atkins 4:12:17 W60-64 127 Epsom Oddballs
42 Dean Saliba 4:13:19 M45-49 2379 Victoria Park & TH
43 Rhiannon Needham 4:36:43 W40-44 1627 Serpentine RC
44 Clive Walker 4:40:02 M65-69 237 Horsham Joggers
45 Ian Richards (walker) 4:41:47 M75-79 10 Steyning AC
46 John Arthur (walker) 5:17:51 M60-64 960 VAC
47 Norman Arnold 5:29:41 M60-64 1013 VAC
48 John Carter 5:52:27 M80+ 6 Wimbledon Windmilers
49 Bill O'Connor 6:41:45 M75-79 51 Queens Park Harriers
50 Ann Bath 7:56:32 W75-79 19 Chessington Unity


London Marathon 23 April 2023

VAC’s members were out in force and at least 49 members completed the course.

There were ten members under three hours and five who finished in the top ten of their age groups. The fastest VAC member, once again, appears to be Richard McDowell in the M40-44 category in a time of 2:38:08. The next fastest was Simon Shaw in 2:38:33 which placed him an excellent 9th in the M50-54 age group. A near-identical time of 2:38:34 was set by Micah Evans (M40).

Ginevra Stoneley was the fastest VAC woman, in 2:56:01, placing 14th in the W45-49 category. Next was Dani Tarleton in 2:58:45, an excellent 4th W50-54. Alice Riddell-Webster was the best placed member with a fantastic 2nd place for her time of 2:59:45 in the W55-59 age group. Ruth Hutton was 5th W55-59 and Susanna Harrison was 6th W60-64.

A special mention again goes to Bill O’Connor who is one of the seven “Ever-Presents” who have completed every single London Marathon since its inception in 1981. Bill, now in the M75-79 age category, duly completed his 43rd event in a time of 5:57:59. In 2023, seven Ever-Presents started, and seven finished.

VAC was allocated one club place. Ben Martin-Dye of Fetch Everyone Running Club was the lucky person to be drawn from the hat and he completed the course in 3:03:45, a time which pleasingly should secure him a "good for age" place in next year's event.

The table below has been compiled from scrutinising the official results. Apologies if we have failed to spot someone. Please let Maggie Statham-Berry (entries@vetsac.org.uk) know if this is the case.

 

VAC Members at the TCS London Marathon: 23 April 2023
Name Time Age Group Age Pos. First claim club
1 Richard McDowell 2:38:08 M40-44 83 Hercules Wimbledon
2 Simon Shaw 2:38:33 M50-54 9 Ealing Southall & Midd
3 Micah Evans 2:38:34 M40-44 88 Blackheath & Bromley
4 Paul Cheetham 2:43:45 M45-49 24 Thames Hare & Hounds
5 Eddie Ware 2:46:49 M40-44 220 Serpentine RC
6 Ginevra Stoneley 2:56:01 W45-49 14 Reigate Priory AC
7 Dani Tarleton 2:58:10 W50-54 4 Arena 80
8 Alice Riddell-Webster 2:58:45 W55-59 2 Fulham Running Club
9 Graeme Drysdale 2:59:13 M55-59 41 Striders of Croydon
10 Ralph Gomarsall 2:59:49 M55-59 45 Aldershot, Farnham & Dist.
11 Joseph Wilkes 3:03:12 M45-49 460 Kent AC
12 Ben Martin-Dye 3:03:45 M50-54 228 Fetch Everyone
13 Andy Bowen 3:05:00 M55-59 78 West 4 Harriers
14 Jeremy Garner 3:06:21 M45-49 527 Epsom Oddballs
15 Danny Holeyman 3:08:53 M45-49 576 Ilford AC
16 Tom Cheetham 3:10:59 M55-59 135 Hercules Wimbledon
17 Adam May 3:11:03 M40-44 854 Hercules Wimbledon
18 Ruth Hutton 3:11:18 W55-59 5 South London Harriers
19 Robert Nagorski 3:13:43 M55-59 155 Herne Hill Harriers
20 Eberhard Prill 3:15:17 M60-64 40 Dulwich Runners
21 Susanna Harrison 3:17:44 W60-64 6 Guildford & Godalming
22 Fiona Russell 3:18:24 W50-54 36 Mornington Chasers
23 Madeleine Armstrong-Plieth 3:18:48 W40-44 141 Croydon Harriers
24 Paul Doyle 3:19:05 M55-59 200 Ranelagh Harriers
25 Martin Daoud 3:20:58 M60-64 65 Ealing Southall & Midd
26 Shahzada Hussain 3:21.07 M50-54 534 VAC
27 Felix Allen 3:22:15 M50-54 554 Hercules Wimbledon
28 Sheridan Marshall 3:23:22 W40-45 185 Epsom & Ewell
29 Andrew Simms 3:29:09 M55-59 283 Herne Hill Harriers
30 Simon Danciger 3:35:07 M60-64 154 Barnes Runners
31 Lynn Chislett 3:35:36 W55-59 29 VAC
32 Robert Scott 3:35:43 M50-54 818 Barnet & District
33 Steve Smythe 3:37:11 M65-69 34 Dulwich Runners
34 Chloe Constantine 3:37:12 W50-54 153 South London Harriers
35 Richard Tweddle 3:39:48 M60-64 193 VAC
36 Shun-Lai Chan 3:44:29 W50-54 229 South London Harriers
37 Michele Coe-O'Brien 3:52:43 W60-64 44 South London Harriers
38 Nichola Atkins 3:56:30 W55-59 154 Kingston & Poly
39 Lisa Compton 4:12:36 W65-69 25 Lingfield RC
40 James De-Vivenot 4:14:48 M50-54 1777 Ealing Eagles
41 Alan Roberts 4:19:27 M55-59 933 Vale of Aylesbury
42 Jane Rowden 4:26:56 W65-69 41 West 4 Harriers
43 Barbro Julin 4:37:46 W60-64 201 Ealing Southall & Midd
44 Anthony Young 4:43:16 M55-59 1250 Ilford AC
45 Stuart Bennett 5:33:07 M60-64 938 Ilford AC
46 Bill O'Connor 5:57:59 M75-79 31 Queens Park Harriers
47 Heather Allen 5:58:05 W70-74 55 Hart Road Runners
48 Donna Richards 6:03:40 W55-59 1108 South London Harriers
49 Ann Bath 6:54:12 W70-74 74 Chessington Unity


London Marathon 2 October 2022

TCS London Marathon

From scrutinising the official results, at least 20 VAC members completed the London Marathon in October. The fastest, once again, appears to be Richard McDowell in the M40-44 category in a time of 2:40:03. The next fastest was Sue McDonald, again the fastest VAC woman, in 2:54:39. Sue’s magnificent time placed her second in the race’s W55-59 category. Karima Harris also came a fantastic second in her age group, W50-54, in a time of 2:57:30. Other sub-3 hour performances were posted by Alice Riddell-Webster who was fourth in the W55-59 category in 2:58:19, and by Paul Hughes who set a time of 2:57:43 to come second in the M65-69 category.

A special mention goes to Bill O’Connor who is one of the seven remaining “Ever-Presents” who have completed every single London Marathon since its inception in 1981. Bill, now in the M75-79 age category, duly completed his 42nd event in a time of 5:50:32.


London Marathon 3 October 2021

Virgin Money London Marathon

The abundance of Autumn marathons, some repositioned from the Spring, gave VAC’s marathon runners welcome opportunities to cover the classic distance in real, rather than virtual, events. The Virgin London Marathon was the focus for most with at least 41 members taking part.

The fastest VAC member was once again Richard McDowell, finishing 2nd in the M40-44 category in 2:23:06, two seconds quicker than in 2019. The fastest woman was Sue McDonald who was first in the W50-54 category, setting a new British record of 2:51:27. Her SLH clubmate, Ian Kitching, also excelled. On his birthday, he came second in his new M70 age group and went on to win Gold at the British Masters marathon in York two weeks later. Other great performances came from Jon Cross (9th M60), Karima Harris (7th W50) and Alice Riddell-Webster (12th W50).

A marathon report would not be complete without mentioning Bill O’Connor, one of only seven remaining London Marathon “Ever Presents”. He duly completed his 41st London Marathon in a very consistent time of 5:34:09.

The table below has been compiled by scrutinising the official results. Apologies if we have failed to spot some members.

VAC Members at the Virgin Money London Marathon: 3 October 2021
Name Time Age Group Age Pos. First claim club
1 Richard McDowell 2:23:06 M40-44 2 Hercules Wimbledon
2 Thomas South 2:38:08 M45-49 26 Dulwich Runners
3 Paul Cheetham 2:38:45 M45-49 30 Thames Hare & Hounds
4 Stuart Beaney 2:44:10 M45-49 58 Kent AC
5 Susan McDonald 2:51:27 W50-54 1 South London Harriers
6 Robert Peacock 2:54:27 M40-44 332 Herne Hill Harriers
7 Tony Page 2:55:25 M45-49 209 Reading Roadrunners
8 Martin King 2:57:53 M45-49 254 VAC
9 Paul Doyle 2:57:55 M55-59 47 Ranelagh Harriers
10 Ralph Gomarsall 2:58:11 M55-59 48 Aldershot, Farnham & Dist.
11 Jon Cross 2:58:12 M60-64 9 Hart Road Runners
12 Karima Harris 2:58:51 W50-54 7 Queens Park Harriers
13 Tom Cheetham 3:04:43 M50-54 213 Hercules Wimbledon
14 Gerard O'Callaghan 3:05:44 M45-49 406 Ranelagh Harriers
15 Gavin Englefield 3:05:58 M40-44 571 South London Harriers
16 Alice Riddell-Webster 3:05:59 W50-54 12 Fulham Running Club
17 Victoria Buck 3:06:16 W45-49 22 Kent AC
18 Bruce Poll 3:08:03 M50-54 256 Bracknell AC
19 Roger Beardsworth 3:08:22 M60-64 26 Kent AC
20 Tim Grose 3:09:25 M50-54 266 Walton AC
21 Simon Danciger 3:09:32 M55-59 115 Barnes Runners
22 Heather Graz 3:12:11 W45-49 47 VAC
23 Victoria Carter 3:19:23 W50-54 29 Thames Valley Harriers
24 Ian Kitching 3:21:04 M70-74 2 South London Harriers
25 Martin Daoud 3:25:19 M55-59 217 Ealing Southall & Midd
26 Pippa Major 3:25:55 W55-59 20 South London Harriers
27 Lynn Chislett 3:34:57 W55-59 47 VAC
28 Jim Allchin 3:35:36 M18-39 Kent AC
29 Andy Mitchelson 3:54:16 M50-54 887 Brighton & Hove
30 Alan Roberts 3:54:38 M55-59 455 Vale of Aylesbury
31 Peter Robertson 3:59:41 M40-44 1754 West 4 Harriers
32 Jonathan Pitayanukul 4:06:26 M65-69 86 VAC
33 David Kemp 4:06:28 M60-64 294 Arena 80
34 Anthony Young 4:11:12 M55-59 598 Ilford AC
35 Karen Samuel 4:21:24 W60-64 105 Kent AC
36 Lisa Compton 4:24:56 W65-69 39 Lingfield RC
37 Julia Galea 4:36:07 W65-69 49 Ilford AC
38 Donna Richards 5:22:53 W55-59 585 South London Harriers
39 Bill O'Connor 5:34:09 M75-79 34 Queens Park Harriers
40 Kathy Crilly 5:45:38 W70-74 39 Serpentine RC
41 John Grigg 6:21:49 M65-69 306 Fulham Running Club


London Marathon 2020

Pending


London Marathon 28 April 2019


Martin Daoud, 3:22:55


Victoria Carter, 3:28:55, as the tail-end of a sausage dog!


Runs in the family: Peter Kennedy's son (1716), 2:41:25, and daughter (788), 2:44:35, 2nd W40

At least 34 VAC members completed the 39th London Marathon. After a cold start, the cool conditions contributed to good times, which in most cases were quicker than achieved in last year’s heat wave. Richard McDowell of Hercules Wimbledon was the first VAC person home, and also the first Masters athlete in the non-elite men’s field. With the VLM defining Masters as 40 and over, Richard qualified by less than two weeks. His time of 2:23:08 was four minutes quicker than last year’s and a big PB. It placed him 10th overall in the non-elite race. Another VAC star was Kent AC’s Chris Greenwood who came in as 1st M45 in a fine time of 2:25:50. Fellow Kent AC runner, Robert Laing, was 6th in the M40 category with 2:27:17, and a massive PB. In the older age groups, Len Reilly’s sub 3-hour time placed him 25th M55, John Foss was 12th in the M60s with 3:09:22 and Liam O’Hare’s 3:48:21 placed him 11th in the M70 category,

Jo Vickers of SLH was the first VAC woman in 3:00:32, 16th in the W40 age group. Victoria Buck (W40) of Kent AC was next in 3:11:46, continuing her consistent five-year sequence of similar times. Ange Norris from Dulwich Runners and Susanna Harrison from Guildford & Godalming dominated the W55 age group. Ange was 2nd in a time of 3:12:58, whilst Susanna was 3rd in 3:14:35. Rachel Badham, in her first marathon for ten years, clocked a pleasing 3:13:14 and was 40th in the W45 age group. 

VAC’s walkers were represented by Kathy Crilley and David Hoben. Kathy completed the course in 5:45:38 and was 39th in the W70 age group. David (M65) was pleased to dip under six hours, by 11 seconds.

VAC’s club place had been won in a ballot by Alan Roberts who is in the M55 age group. He completed the course in a creditable 3:55:09.

Special congratulations once again go to VAC’s Bill O’Connor who is famous as one of the dwindling band of London Marathon “Ever-Presents”. He kept up his amazing record and competed for the 39th time, completing the course in 5:33:13. After this year’s marathon, ten ever-presents remain.

Athletics’ prowess runs in families and maybe members have stories to share about the achievements of their offspring or parents? For example, VAC’s Membership Secretary, Peter Kennedy, had the pleasure of watching his son and daughter run in the London Marathon and eclipse his own best marathon time of 2:45. His son, in the M35 age group, clocked 2:41:25 and his daughter ran 2:44:35 to place second W40 in the non-elite field (photo of both above).

And finally, to follow up her “fastest nun” marathon record, Victoria Carter this year donned a three-person sausage dog costume and completed the race in a commendable 3:28:55 as the tail-end of the dog (photo above)! 

The VAC members’ results, below, have been compiled by scanning the Virgin Money London Marathon results website. Inevitably, some members will have been missed. Apologies if you are not included. Please let Maggie at entries@vetsac.org.uk know your placings, and we will amend the list. If you have a suitable photo for the website, we would be pleased to show it.

I have included several VAC members in the list whose subscriptions expired on 31 March. If you are one of them, I hope you will renew soon. Your continued membership is appreciated.

VAC Members at the Virgin Money London Marathon: 28 April 2019
Name Time Age Group Age Grp Pos. First claim club
1 Richard McDowell 2:23:08 M40-44 1 Hercules Wimbledon
2 Chris Greenwood 2:25:50 M45-49 1 Kent AC
3 Robert Laing 2:27:17 M40-44 6 Kent AC
4 Stuart Beaney 2:38:48 M45-49 18 Kent AC
5 Dan Madams 2:40:56 M45-49 26 Tonbridge AC
6 Richard Giles 2:42:52 M40-44 111 Kent AC
7 Steve Hobbs 2:50:45 M45-49 98 Victoria Park Harriers
8 Clayton Bannon 2:55:08 M40-44 316 Hercules Wimbledon
9 Andre Dahlkamp 2:55:44 M45-49 172 Victoria Park Harriers
10 Len Reilly 2:59:18 M55-59 25 Kent AC
11 Jo Vickers 3:00:32 W40-44 16 SLH
12 Tom Cheetham 3:04:22 M50-54 167 Hercules Wimbledon
13 Gavin Mackay 3:06:21 M45-49 419 Petts Wood Runners
14 John Foss 3:09:22 M60-64 12 SLH
15 Victoria Buck 3:11:46 W40-44 52 Kent AC
16 Ange Norris 3:12:58 W55-59 2 Dulwich Runners
17 Rachel Badham 3:13:14 W45-49 40 West 4 Harriers
18 Susanna Harrison 3:14:35 W55-59 3 Guildford & Godalming
19 Martin Daoud 3:22:55 M55-59 170 Ealing Southall & Midd
20 Victoria Carter* 3:28:55 W45-49 130 Thames Valley Harriers
21 Andrew Simms 3:29:17 M50-54 548 Herne Hill Harriers
22 Marie Synnott-Wells 3:37:33 W50-54 447 Ranelagh Harriers
23 Liam O'Hare 3:48:21 M70-74 11 Barnet & District
24 Nichola Atkins 3:55:04 W55-59 83 Kingston & Poly Harriers
25 Alan Roberts 3:55:09 M55-59 449 Vale of Aylesbury
26 Stephen Parker 3:55:25 M60-64 234 Ilford AC
27 Julia Galea 4:19:01 W60-64 89 Ilford AC
28 Anthony Young 4:37:03 M50-54 1690 Ilford AC
29 Stuart Bennett 4:55:54 M60-64 515 Ilford AC
30 John Carter 4:59:44 M75-79 22 Wimbledon Windmilers
31 Jacqui Reid 5:15:22 W50-54 1069 Metropolitan Police
32 Bill O'Connor 5:33:13 M70-74 116 Queens Park Harriers
33 Kathy Crilley 5:45:38 W70-74 39 Serpentine RC
34 David Hoben (walker) 5:59:49 M65-69 250 Surrey Walking Club
* In a three-person sausage dog costume!




London Marathon 22 April 2018

Over 30 VAC members completed the Virgin Money London Marathon in unseasonably hot conditions which did not promise fast times. Nevertheless, there were some great achievements.

Lynda Hembury was ranked Number One in the W60-64 listing with a superb time of 3:28.33. Susanna Harrison’s time of 3:25.46 placed her fourth in the W55-59 ranking, while Fiona Russell was 10th W45-49 in 3:14.02. For the men, in the M60-64 category, Jon Cross was second in 3:03:46 and Steve Smythe 10th in 3:16:39.

The first VAC member to finish was Richard McDowell in 2:27.56, placing him 11th in the M18-39 age category and 15th in the whole non-elite men’s race. He was one of the few who ran faster than last year and was rewarded with a PB by over seven minutes. Kent AC’s Stuart Beaney was next for VAC in 2:42.25, placing him 25th in the highly competitive M40-44 age group. He was closely followed by clubmate, Robert Laing, in 2:42.35 for 28th place.

On a good day for Kent AC, Victoria Buck was the first VAC woman to finish in a time of 3:12.51, placing her 27th in the similarly highly competitive W40-44 age group.

VAC’s Club place had been won in the ballot by Dave Hoben. As a race-walker, he was on the course for a testing 6 hours 26 seconds, but coped well. 

Special congratulations go to Bill O’Connor who is famous as one of the 11 remaining London Marathon “Ever-Presents”. He kept up his amazing record and competed for the 38th time, completing the course in 5:46.09. For 2018’s marathon, it is reported happily that all the 11 ever-presents started, and all finished.

The VAC members’ results, below, have been compiled by scanning the Virgin Money London Marathon results website. Inevitably, I am bound to have missed some members. Apologies if you are not included. Please let me (Maggie at entries@vetsac.org.uk ) know your placings, and I will amend the list. I have included several VAC members whose subscriptions expired on 31 March. If you are one of them, I hope you will renew soon. Your continued membership is appreciated.

 

VAC Members at the Virgin Money London Marathon: 22 April 2018
Name Time Age Group Age Grp Pos. First claim club
Richard McDowell 2:27.56 M18-39 11 Hercules Wimbledon
Stuart Beaney 2:42.25 M40-44 25 Kent AC
Robert Laing 2:42.35 M40-44 28 Kent AC
Neil Hume 2:42.58 M40-44 31 Garden City Runners
Andrew Barnes 2:49:23 M18-39 290 London Heathside
Tony Macdowall 2:54.55 M18-39 452 Victoria Park Harriers
Jon Cross 3:03:46 M60-64 2 Hart Road Runners
Victoria Buck 3:12.51 W40-44 27 Kent AC
Gavin Mackay 3:12.57 M45-49 276 Petts Wood Runners
Jo Vickers 3:12.58 W18-39 86 SLH
Fiona Russell 3:14.02 W45-49 10 Mornington Chasers
Steve Smythe 3:16:39 M60-64 10 Dulwich Runners
Chris de Mauny 3:18.17 M18-39 1376 Walton AC
Andre Dahlkamp 3:22.37 M45-49 441 Victoria Park Harriers
David Finch 3:23.44 M45-49 457 Victoria Park Harriers
James Ward 3:24.54 M40-44 712 Herne Hill Harriers
Susanna Harrison 3:25.46 W55-59 4 Guildford & Godalming
Martin White 3:26.02 M18-39 1705 West 4 Harriers
Lynda Hembury 3:28.33 W60-64 1 Tring Running Club
Sebastian Parris 3:37.03 M18-39 2214 Ilford AC
Mark Cawood 3:50.24 M50-54 642 SLH
Dennis Briggs 3:56.42 M40-44 1416 Ilford AC
Jacqui Reid 4:09.56 W50-54 214 Metropolitan Police
Caroline Helder 4:10.47 W55-59 77 Wimbledon Windmilers
Rhiannon Needham 4:22.19 W18-39 2002 Serpentine Runners
Barbara Ralph 4:25.44 W60-64 41 Chiltern Harriers
Fiona Bishop 4:26.43 W55-59 123 Woking AC
Nichola Atkins 4:28.22 W50-54 355 Kingston & Poly Harriers
William Tuson 4:43.53 M40-44 2526 VAC
Ann Bath 5:34.23 W65-69 58 26.2 Road Runners
Bill O'Connor 5:46.09 M70+ 108 Queens Park Harriers
David Hoben (walker) 6:26.31 M65-69 229 Surrey Walking Club



London Marathon 23 April 2017

 
Chris Greenwood at 19 miles John Foss, Marathon 1st 55


Charles Lound (Dulwich) 1742

Photos from Jeremy Hemming
Jeremy has more photos. You can contact him direct at hemming@dircon.co.uk

Over 30 VAC members completed the Marathon in ideal cool and dry weather conditions. Thomas Payn (M35) once again led the way in a super-fast time of 2:22:19 to place 13th of all the non-elite men. VAC cross country champion, Richard Mcdowell (M35) was next for VAC, setting a PB of 2:35:17. Nine VAC men went under three hours with some fine placings by Andrew Mitchell (M45), Stuart Fraser (M50) and Len Reilly (M55) in the top 20 for their age groups.

The first three VAC women posted times within two minutes of each other. Ange Norris set a PB of 3:08:29 to place a magnificent 3rd in the W55 age group. Fiona Russell’s 3:09:07 put her 9th W45 and Susanna Harrison was 5th W50 in 3:10:14. For the W60s, Avril Riddell was a fine 10th in 3:48:18.

VAC’s walkers were represented by Dave Hoben whose time of 5:54:03 was faster than last year’s and comfortably below 6 hours.  

Special congratulations go to Bill O’Connor who is one of the 11 remaining London Marathon “Ever-Presents”. He kept up his amazing record and competed for the 37th time, completing the course in 5:30:48.

The VAC members’ results, below, have been compiled by scanning the Virgin Money London Marathon results website. Inevitably, we are bound to have missed some members. Apologies if you are not included. Please let me (Maggie at entries@vetsac.org.uk ) know your placings, and I will amend the list. I have included several VAC members whose subscriptions expired on 31 March. If you are one of them, please renew as soon as possible.

VAC Members at the Virgin Money London Marathon: 23 April 2017
Name Time Age Group Age Grp Pos. First claim club
Thomas Payn 2:22:19 M18-39 13 Run Dem Crew
Richard Mcdowell 2:35:17 M18-39 123 Hercules Wimbledon
Andrew Mitchell 2:41:08 M45 15 Thames Valley Harriers
Stuart Beaney 2:42:07 M40 64 Kent AC
Steve Davies 2:44:17 M45 24 Dulwich Runners
Stuart Fraser 2:46:13 M50 20 Hercules Wimbledon
Paul Holloway 2:53:28 M45 94 Ilford AC
Martin Shore 2:58:15 M40 361 Thames Hare & Hounds
Len Reilly 2:59:11 M55 18 Kent AC
Ange Norris 3:08:29 W55 3 Dulwich Runners
Fiona Russell 3:09:07 W45 9 Mornington Chasers
Susanna Harrison 3:10:14 W50 5 Guildford & Godalming
Steve Smythe 3:13:45 M50 77 Dulwich Runners
Richard Tweddle 3:14:47 M55 88 VAC
Ebe Prill 3:21:43 M50 435 Dulwich Runners
Neil Crisp 3:21:45 M50 436 Ilford AC
Kate Williams 3:21:48 W50 25 Kent AC
Colin Brett 3:26:50 M50 498 Ranelagh Harriers
Victoria Carter 3:26:53 W45 74 Thames Valley Harriers
Andrew Simms 3:34:38 M50 618 Herne Hill Harriers
Doris Gaga 3:36:41 W50 75 Ilford AC
Steve Clancey 3:36:43 M45 1001 South London Harriers
Steve Vincent 3:39:37 M45 1068 South London Harriers
Dennis Briggs 3:42:43 M40 1504 Ilford AC
Avril Riddell 3:48:18 W60 10 Mornington Chasers
Pippa Major 3:50:19 W50 161 South London Harriers
Caroline Helder 3:55:42 W55 75 Wimbledon Windmilers
Nichola Atkins 3:56:12 W50 241 Kingston & Poly
John Carter 4:42:12 M70+ 62 Wimbledon Windmilers
Bill O'Connor 5:30:48 M70+ 117 Queens Park
Dave Hoben (walker) 5:54:03 M60 513 Surrey Walking Club




London Marathon 24 April 2016


VLM, mass nearing 19 MIles at 12.45

 
Paul Cheetham Andy Murray has 7 miles to go

 
David Symons (THH) was 25th M45 in 2:42:08 Thomas Payn (Run Fast) was 5th M35 in 2:21:20 was fastest VAC no doubt

Photos from Jeremy Hemming

Jeremy has advised us that, following the demise of the imagetogo sites, he is sourcing a new service to be able to continue suppling members with photos. In the meantime you can contact him direct at hemming@dircon.co.uk 

VAC Members at the Virgin London Marathon: 24 April 2016

At least 34 VAC members took to the streets of London in the 2016 Virgin London Marathon. Our fastest was Thomas Payn (M35), the recent BMAF 10k champion, who set a magnificent time of 2:21:20. VAC cross country champion, Paul Cheetham, getting faster every year, was next for VAC, setting a PB of 2:34:05, taking a very good 20th position in the M40 age group. David Symons was the third VAC-placer, running 2:42:08 to achieve 25th place in the very competitive M45 age group.  

For the women, Clare Elms set a new PB of 2:53:52 to head the W50 age group, and take a remarkable 31st place in the whole women’s field. Well done to Victoria Buck (W40), Susanna Harrison (W50), Pippa Major (W50), Lynn Wilson (W55) and Ann Bath (W65) who all achieved top 50 age group placings.  

VAC’s walkers were ably represented by John Ralph and Dave Hoben. 

Special congratulations go to Bill O’Connor who is one of the 12 remaining London Marathon “Ever-Presents”. Happily, he kept up his fantastic record and competed for the 36th time, completing the course in 5:18:35.  

The VAC members’ results, below, have been compiled by scanning the Virgin London Marathon results website. Inevitably, we are bound to have missed some members. Apologies if you are not included. Please let me (entries@vetsac.org.uk) know your placings, and I will amend the list.

VAC Members at the Virgin London Marathon: 24 April 2016
Name Time Age Group Age Grp Pos. First claim club
Thomas Payn 2:21:20 M18-39 5 Run Fast
Paul Cheetham 2:34:05 M40 20 Stragglers RC
David Symons 2:42:08 M45 25 Thames Hare & Hounds
Steve Davies 2:48:23 M45 54 Dulwich Runners
Clare Elms 2:53:52 W50 1 Dulwich Runners
Ebe Prill 3:00:23 M50 120 Dulwich Runners
Tom Cheetham 3:05:08 M45 334 Hercules Wimbledon
Victoria Buck 3:07:36 W40 31 Kent AC
Susanna Harrison 3:11:25 W50 9 Guildford & Godalming
Steve Smythe 3:11:52 M55 67 Dulwich Runners
Neil Crisp 3:12:12 M50 257 Ilford AC
Gideon Franklin 3:15:21 M50 315 Dulwich Runners
Richard Tweddle 3:19:11 M50 392 VAC
Mark Cawood 3:20:59 M45 716 SLH
Rebecca Coomber 3:21:00 W40 102 Holland Sports AC
Robin Dow 3:22:50 M40 982 SLH
Pippa Major 3:29:22 W50 45 SLH
Maureen Noel 3:38:03 W50 92 Belgrave Harriers
Lynn Wilson 3:42:10 W55 26 Ealing Southall & Midd.
Steve Clancey 3:44:08 M45 1189 SLH
Gerry Smith 3:47:00 est M65 35 est Epsom & Ewell
Victoria Carter 3:47:19 W40 438 Thames Valley Harriers
Andy Murray 3:51:49 M60 130 Dulwich Runners
Heather Martingell 4:00:03 W50 286 Ranelagh Harriers
Barry Attwell 4:03:56 M60 181 SLH
Ellie Brown 4:04:59 W45 451 Kent AC
Julia Galea 4:18:30 W60 60 Ilford AC
Martin Garrett 4:20:25 M60 229 Sudbury Court RC
Ann Bath 4:23:30 W65 20 26.2 Road Runners
Nicola Chester 4:48:50 W18-39 4721 Ilford AC
John Ralph (walker) 4:57:14 M55 798 Enfield
Dennis Williams 5:04:01 M70+ 75 Hercules Wimbledon
Bill O'Connor 5:18:35 M70+ 87 Queens Park Harriers
Dave Hoben (walker) 6:01:47 M60 476 VAC


London Marathon 26 April 2015


Clare Elms (498) at Docklands


Alexander Hamilton M40

Above photos by Jeremy Hemming

M40 22 Paul Cheetham (Barnes Runners) 2:36:33
  35 Alex Hamilton(BMH) 2:38:11
M50 63 Leonard Reilly(Kent) 2:56.45
  168 Richard Tweddle (VAC) 3:08:41
M55 70 Stephen Smythe(Dul) 3:14:37
  87 Keith Brown(Sutton) 3:17:04
M60 1 Paul Sanderson(G&G) 2:54:41
  72 Andy Murray(Dul) 3:34:47
  484 David Hoben (SWC) (walker) 5:52:43
M65 42 Maurice Sharp(HW) 3:48:11
  169 Dennis Williams(HW) 4:53:50
  228 William O'Connor(QPR) 5:43:26

W40 49 Victoria Carter(TVH) 3:13:23
W50 1 Clare Elms(Dul R) 2:55.26
  5 Susannah Harrison(G&G) 3:08:23
  54 Pippa Major(SLH) 3:32:38

 


London Marathon 13 April 2014

13 April 2014
Chris Greenwood (913) in Docklands


Ben Reynolds at Docklands

Above photos by Jeremy Hemming

London Marathon, Vac Placings as at 20 April

M40 1 Chris Greenwood(Kent AC) 2:27:59
M50 1 Ben Reynolds(THH) 2:33:53
M45 12 David Symons (THH) 2:41:14
M55 8 John Foss(SLH) 2:56:57
M65 2 Graham Ball(Windmilers) 3:14:07
M55 62 Steve Smyth(Dul R) 3:16:38
M55 89 Keith Brown(Sutton) 3:21:55
M60 28 Andy Murray(Dul R) 3:27:53
M60 71 Gerry Smith(E&E) 3:29:21
M50 637 Paul Browning (VAC) 3:48:23
M55 695 Steve Allen(Ilford) 5:12:04

W55 21 Andrea Sanders-Reece 3:42:38
W60 3 Jane Georghiou 3:49:10

 


London Marathon 21 April 2013

21 April 2013
At Canary Wharf: David Symons(24529)
 

Above photo by Jeremy Hemming

21 April 2013 21 April 2013
Bill O'connor Jeffrey Gordon

Above photos from Mike Peel

London Marathon, VAC Member's times 2013

Buzz Shephard(Dul R) 35 2:37:38
David Symons(THH) 40 2:41.14
Peter Lee(HW) 45 2:53:05
Damian Shirley(Highgate) 40 3:02:57
Susannah Harrison(Wok) W50 3:10:41
Steve Smythe(Dul R) 55 3:12:27
Belinda Tull(Reading RR) W40 3:25:07
Victoria Carter(Serp) W40 3:30:14
Ola Balme(Dul R) W45 3:31:23
Maurice Sharp(HW) 65 3:36:25
Paul Wignall(HW) 55 3:54:31
Steve Allen(Ilf) 55 5:13:15
Dennis Williams(VAC) 65 5:19:43
Bill O¹Connor(QPR) 65 5:32:48
Keith Seldon(Hill) 55 5:33:57
David EarL(VAC) 70 5:41:05
Richard Pitcairn-Knowles(S¹oaks) 70 6:31:39
Jeffrey Gordon(THH) 75 6:53:02
Mike Morfey(VAC) 65 7:12:55

Further claims to be added will be welcome; send to hemming@dircon.co.uk
Dated 22 April 2013

 


London Marathon 22 April 2012

2012 2012
The leaders charge past the Cutty Sark Len Reilly at Canary Wharf

Above photos by Jeremy Hemming

2012
Mike Peel at 6ish miles

London Marathon, VAC Member's times 2012

Andy Weir M40 2:31:51
Peter Lee M45 2:52:11
Len Reilly M50 2:42:56
Steve Smythe M54 2:59:13
David Smyth M55 3:12:30
Graham Ball M60 3:07:00
Mick Barlow 3:12:01
Marie Synnott-Wells W45 3:12:39
Andrew Murray 3:16:45
Pam Iannella W50 3:31:11
Pippa Major 3:27:24
Ola Balme 3:28:44
Belinda Tull 3:31:35
Liam O'Hare M60 3:36:08
Maureen Noel 3:38:01
Maurice Sharp 3:40:20
Andrea Sanders-Reece W55 3:39:45
Susan Lambert W70 4:05:18
Angela Bent 4:12:20
Jacqui Reid 4:14:15
Ian Richards 4:23:10
Peter Freeman 4:28:56
Martin Miller 4:35:30
Mike Peel M70 4:36:00
Francis Thomason 4:39:42
Steve Allen(Ilf) 5:00:57
Christopher Bent 5:01:50
Bill O'Connor M65 5:04:02
Dennis Williams 5:12:03
Jeffery Gordon M75 6:25:33
Lesley Young 6:29:05


Compiled by Jeremy Hemming, 10.5.12
hemming@dircon.co.uk



O'Connor (2nd left back row) & Peel (2nd right back row), are VAC members that have completed ALL
32 London Marathons. See www.everpresent.org.uk


London Marathon 17 April 2011


Ben Reynolds left

 
Susan Lambert, 1st W70
Photos by Jeremy Hemming

London Marathon times achieved by VAC members

Ben Reynolds 45 2d 2:31:50

Clare Elms W45 2d 2:55:11

Colin Oxlade M50 2:58:58

Marie Synott-Wells W50 3:09:46

Andy Murray M55 3:12:47

Graham Ball 60 3:14:05

Sarah Harrison W45 3:14:36

Lesley Whiley W50 3:16:10

Pam Iannella W55 3:29:57

Andrea Sanders-Reece W55 3:46:17

Susan Lambert W70 1st 4:03:46

Dennis Williams 65 5:15:06

Mike Peel 65 5:21:09

Bill O'Connor 65 5:22:27

David W. Earl 75 5:24:26 - his 10th and last?


Peel (left back row), O'Connor (3rd back row) are VAC members that have completed ALL 31 London Marathons. See www.everpresent.org.uk


London Marathon 25 April 2010


Peel (3rd left back row), Gordon (last on right), O'Connor (4th) are VAC members that have completed ALL 30 London Marathons. See www.everpresent.org.uk

M40 4 Andy Weir 2:29:30, 7 Len Reilly 2:40:15
M50 Steve Smythe 2:46:06, Chis Finill 2:52:05
M60 3 Liam O'Hare 2:59:49, Bill O'Connor 4:46:38
M65 Mike Peel 5:25:05
M70 6 Derek Earl 3:56:58, David Earl 4:49:13
M75 Jeffrey Gordon 5:06:26

W45 Clare Pauzers 3:11:23, Alison Brownhill 3:13:25
W60 1 Ros Tabor 3:24:05, 17 Margaret Moody 4:03:01
W65 6 Sue Lambert 4:05:44


London Marathon 26 April 2009


Steve Smythe Andrew Weir (876) at Canary Wharf


Peel (3rd left back row), Gordon (6th back row), O'Connor (5th front row) are VAC members that have completed ALL 29 London Marathons. See www.everpresent.org.uk

position pl.age no. name age club time
1 49 5 876 WEIR, ANDREW P (GBR) M40 THAMES HARE & HOUNDS 02:29:13
2 80 4 969 REYNOLDS, BENJAMIN B (GBR) M45 THAMES HARE & HOUNDS 02:33:06
3 369 7 892 SMYTHE, STEPHEN (GBR) M50 DULWICH RUNNERS 02:47:55
4 473 15 767 FINILL, CHRIS T (GBR) M50 HARROW AC 02:51:11
5 54 5 316 WHILEY, LESLEY (GBR) W45 READING ROADRUNNERS 03:02:12
6 1427 1 24404 NEWTON, PETER J (GBR) M65 CITY OF PORTSMOUTH AC 03:08:09
7 1919 37 32644 KELLY, TIM A (GBR) M55 VETERANS ATHLETIC CLUB 03:14:00
8 226 2 24760 DAVIES, JANE A (GBR) W60 EPSOM & EWELL HARRIERS 03:17:37
9 353 5 32397 RAYNER, MARION R (GBR) W55 WEST 4 HARRIERS 03:24:31
10 479 6 29833 GEORGHIOU, JANE (GBR) W55 FARNHAM RUNNERS 03:28:53
11 3645 260 26260 SARGENT, ROB (GBR) M50 VETERANS AC 03:30:01
12 1151 223 41549 LEBERL, MARIE JANE A (GBR) W40 Vet Ac 03:47:31
13   5 30276 BATH, ANN C (GBR) W60 26.2 RRC 03:49:21
14 16361 18 29486 THOMSON, ARTHUR G (GBR) M70 VETERANS AC 04:43:24
15 16641 87 28552 PEEL, MIKE (GBR) M65 BLACKHEATH & BROMLEY HARRIERS 04:45:08
16 16973 21 29408 EARL, DAVID W (GBR) M70 VETERANS ATHLETICS CLUB 04:47:06
17 17563 326 28547 O'CONNOR, WILLIAM J (GBR) M60 QUEENS PARK HARRIERS 04:50:43
18 19778 12 28554 GORDON, JEFFREY (GBR) M75 THAMES HARE AND HOUNDS 05:07:21
19 24066 194 26259 MORFEY, MICHAEL J (GBR) M65 VETERANS ATHLETIC CLUB 07:00:42


London Marathon 13 April 2008


Liz Hartney 1st w40 - Clare Pauzers sportingly moved over when the men leaders came up at 18M - Steve Smythe at canary wharf in rain


Peel (1st left back row), Gordon (2nd back row), O'Connor (5th back row) & Chris Finill (6th back row) are VAC members that have completed ALL 28 London Marathons. See www.everpresent.org.uk

Men
M35 Dan Pescod 3:01:21

M45 Chris Finill 2:48:18

M50 4 Steve Smythe 2:43:40

M60 3 Steve Badgery 2:59:38
Bill O'Conner 4:33:18
Dennis Williams 4:34:10

M65 Mike Peel 4:12:28

M75 3 Joe Cleverly 4:12:38
Jeffrey Gordon 4:46:41

Women
W35 Juliet Rowe 3:12:31

W40 1st Liz Hartney 2:49:24
16 Anna Critchlow 3:05:56

W45 4th Leslie Whiley 3:03:07
7 Clare Pauzers 3:07:42
13 Alison Brownhill 3:14:40
20 Julia Armstrong 3:20:52

W55 2nd Marion Rayner 3:20:12
4th Jane Georghiou 3:29:52

 


London Marathon 22 April 2007

Updated 16-05-07

Pos Age/pos Num Name Cat Club Time
265 15 599 » MR SMYTHE, STEPHEN J (GBR) M45 DULWICH RUNNERS 02:46:47
818 34 31338 » MR JACOBS, ROBERT E (GBR) M50 HERNE HILL HARR... 02:59:34
52 7 419 » MRS CRITCHLOW, ANNA E (GBR) W35 LONDON HEATHSIDE 02:59:43
917 10 29993 » DR BALL, GRAHAM (GBR) M55 WIMBLEDON WINDM... 03:01:28
110 16 244 » MRS SYNNOTT-WELLS, MARIE (GBR) W40 RANELAGH HARRIERS 03:08:25
112 17 335 » MRS HARRISON, SUSANNA J (GBR) W40 WOKING AC 03:08:40
4019 816 4941 » MR ROBERTS, ALAN F (GBR) M40 VALE OF AYLESBU... 03:36:20
701 4 285 » MRS RAYNER, MARION R (GBR) W55 WEST 4 HARRIERS 03:40:29
840 154 26089 » MISS NOEL, MAUREEN E (GBR) W40 BELGRAVE HARRIERS 03:44:40
6801 203 22494 » MR HILTON, CLIFFORD J (GBR) M55 VETERANS AC 03:55:14
1666 22 28552 » MS BATH, ANN C (GBR) W55 26.2 RRC 04:03:08
9225 128 51098 » MR O'CONNOR, WILLIAM J (GBR) M60 QUEENS PARK HAR... 04:10:21
12898 59 51103 » MR PEEL, MIKE (GBR) M65 BLACKHEATH & BR... 04:30:32
17942 50 28738 » MR EARL, DAVID W (GBR) M70 VETERANDS ATHLE... 05:00:41
20623 424 39731 » MR MORFEY, MICHAEL J (GBR) M60 VETERAN AC 05:22:40
20764 65 51106 » MR GORDON, JEFFREY (GBR) M70 THAMES HARE AND... 05:23:51
20814 427 25594 » MR WILLIAMS, DENNIS S (GBR) M60 HERCULES WIMBLE... 05:24:22
21945 470 25376 » MR BARTLETT, EDWIN H (GBR) M60 VETERANS AC 05:36:02
23046 83 29055 » MR NYE, JOHN (GBR) M70 HAVERING 90 05:53:40
24703 108 3559 » MR FAINT, RICHARD J (GBR) M70 VETERANS A/C 07:22:50

 


Anna Critchlow 2:59:34 at Cutty Sark, Susannah Harrison 3:08:40


Steve Smythe 2:46:47, Mike Peel finished his 27th London in 4:30:32

16-05-07
The first time I've done over 4 hours but it was not very nice in the heat, and as you know I don't run very much (about 300 miles last year but cycled 9500 miles) I raised over £1000 for Downs Syndrome Scotland in memory of my cousin who died age 27 playing rugby of sudden death syndrome, and leaves his sister who has Downs as an only child.

With such a low running mileage at least I never get injured.
Ann Bath


9-05-07
Alan Roberts has told us "For info I ran London my 23rd consecutive one (Vale of Aylesbury) improving on last year by a couple of minutes with a time of 3.36.20 (4022nd overall and 816th Vet 40)."
16-04-07
John Nye of Dagenham is running for Little Haven Children's Hospice.
"John will be running his 18th London Marathon this year in London for Little Haven¹s Children's Hospice. Every year he runs with a single red rose which he used to give to his wife who he lost 11 years ago. He now has a new partner and this year will be handing over his rose to her at the finish line."