The 2023 Colliers Wood Canters Results & Blog
December 10th 2023
Well what a way to cap off the canter year! 27 of you took to the gruelling course in grim weather conditions but this didn't stop the festive spirit, and jumpers!
On the day we witnessed 8 runners take on the 3k route with David Haywood taking home the 3k crown for December with a time of 14:29. David was shortly followed by the daughter dad combo with Annabelle and Nick Crehan finishing in 2nd and 3rd with times of 17:48 and 17:50 respectively.
Onto the 5k route and the title went home with canter regular Ryan Stocks with a time of 19:19, this being Ryan's 4th Canter win of the series. Following Ryan was Jason Buckley in 2nd with a time of 19:24 and to complete the podium in 3rd was Andy Aiston with a time of 19:44.
As ever a big thankyou to the volunteers starting with December's race director Helen Whitham followed by her group of elves including Micheal O'Brien, Mark Oakley, Micky Doyle, Caroline Hughes, Michelle Ashbury and Karen Layton.
This brings a close to the 2023 canter and we want to thank everyone that has attended, supported or marshalled at the event. The Series winners are for the men's are Barry Tullett and for the Ladies Rachel Anthony a big well done to you both.
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Kimberley and District Striders wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year and we hope to see you in January when it all starts again.
Take Care,
Aston
On the day we witnessed 8 runners take on the 3k route with David Haywood taking home the 3k crown for December with a time of 14:29. David was shortly followed by the daughter dad combo with Annabelle and Nick Crehan finishing in 2nd and 3rd with times of 17:48 and 17:50 respectively.
Onto the 5k route and the title went home with canter regular Ryan Stocks with a time of 19:19, this being Ryan's 4th Canter win of the series. Following Ryan was Jason Buckley in 2nd with a time of 19:24 and to complete the podium in 3rd was Andy Aiston with a time of 19:44.
As ever a big thankyou to the volunteers starting with December's race director Helen Whitham followed by her group of elves including Micheal O'Brien, Mark Oakley, Micky Doyle, Caroline Hughes, Michelle Ashbury and Karen Layton.
This brings a close to the 2023 canter and we want to thank everyone that has attended, supported or marshalled at the event. The Series winners are for the men's are Barry Tullett and for the Ladies Rachel Anthony a big well done to you both.
Click her to register interest in the January Canter 2024
Kimberley and District Striders wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year and we hope to see you in January when it all starts again.
Take Care,
Aston
November 11th 2023
After our annual break in October for the Goose Fair Gallop 2023 the Colliers Wood Canter made it's return for November.
The Canter had been moved to a rare Saturday due to a league clash on Sunday. The Cold chilly morning bought in 22 runners on this special remembrance weekend.
In the 3k event we had 6 runners in total. A big well done to returning runner Pam Tivey who looks well on her way to beating her injury woes in the summer with her first place finish with a time of 17 minutes and 51 seconds. Not far in the distance was the family duo of Harry and Libby Chamberlain completing the 3k podium with 2nd and 3rd place respectively.
Also on course we had some star performances in Isla Sharpe and Jacob Wilde, we hope you both enjoyed yourselves and join us again next month for our Christmas Special Canter.
Onto the 5k event. This month we had 16 runners in total. Taking the crown with a cracking performance from Ryan Stocks, dipping under the sub 20 mark and taking home the November 5k title. In 2nd place was David Haywood who has also had a solid summer, he came home with a time of 22 minutes and 52 seconds. And to complete the 5k podium for November was Chris Laban who came home in third and seems to be getting stronger by the month with a time of 23 minutes and 44 seconds.
A big thankyou to this months race director Mike O'Brien and his team of helpers Sam, Kerrie, Gemma, Gemma Junior, Emily and Amy.
The Canter had been moved to a rare Saturday due to a league clash on Sunday. The Cold chilly morning bought in 22 runners on this special remembrance weekend.
In the 3k event we had 6 runners in total. A big well done to returning runner Pam Tivey who looks well on her way to beating her injury woes in the summer with her first place finish with a time of 17 minutes and 51 seconds. Not far in the distance was the family duo of Harry and Libby Chamberlain completing the 3k podium with 2nd and 3rd place respectively.
Also on course we had some star performances in Isla Sharpe and Jacob Wilde, we hope you both enjoyed yourselves and join us again next month for our Christmas Special Canter.
Onto the 5k event. This month we had 16 runners in total. Taking the crown with a cracking performance from Ryan Stocks, dipping under the sub 20 mark and taking home the November 5k title. In 2nd place was David Haywood who has also had a solid summer, he came home with a time of 22 minutes and 52 seconds. And to complete the 5k podium for November was Chris Laban who came home in third and seems to be getting stronger by the month with a time of 23 minutes and 44 seconds.
A big thankyou to this months race director Mike O'Brien and his team of helpers Sam, Kerrie, Gemma, Gemma Junior, Emily and Amy.
September 10th 2023
It's September and today they were up for the canter! 27 runners in total took part on the challenging course, scoring some huge efforts.
This month we had 13 runners making their series debut, well done to you all.
In the 3k event we had 8 runners in total. Big news alert.... We have a new 3k course record!! A huge well done to Steve Hargrave who has taken the title from Dylan George who was the previous course holder with 11 minutes and 14 seconds. Steve has came in with a whopping time of 11 minutes and 11 seconds. A huge well done to you. In second place came Harry Williams (11 mins 44 secs) and third place Marcus Newman (11 mins 46 secs) also came so close to the course record.
Also on course we had 3 big performances and canter debuts. Please join me for a big applause for Betsy (4th) Elwood (5th) and Hugo (7th), cracking effort and we hope you enjoyed it.
Onto the 5k event. This month we had 19 runners in total. Taking the crown with a terrific performance was Oli Braybrook. He's been on the top of his game this year and pipping the rapid legend Jason Buckley (2nd) to the finish line is a huge statement. Completing the podium in 3rd place was David Riley with a solid performance.
Thankyou to everyone that came along today. We hope you enjoyed it and will be returning. Our next event will be in November after a short break in October for our Annual race of the the year, The Goose Fair Gallop 2023.
A big thankyou to this months race director Mike O'Brien and his team of helpers Sam, Aston, Jen, Gaz and Mark.
This month we had 13 runners making their series debut, well done to you all.
In the 3k event we had 8 runners in total. Big news alert.... We have a new 3k course record!! A huge well done to Steve Hargrave who has taken the title from Dylan George who was the previous course holder with 11 minutes and 14 seconds. Steve has came in with a whopping time of 11 minutes and 11 seconds. A huge well done to you. In second place came Harry Williams (11 mins 44 secs) and third place Marcus Newman (11 mins 46 secs) also came so close to the course record.
Also on course we had 3 big performances and canter debuts. Please join me for a big applause for Betsy (4th) Elwood (5th) and Hugo (7th), cracking effort and we hope you enjoyed it.
Onto the 5k event. This month we had 19 runners in total. Taking the crown with a terrific performance was Oli Braybrook. He's been on the top of his game this year and pipping the rapid legend Jason Buckley (2nd) to the finish line is a huge statement. Completing the podium in 3rd place was David Riley with a solid performance.
Thankyou to everyone that came along today. We hope you enjoyed it and will be returning. Our next event will be in November after a short break in October for our Annual race of the the year, The Goose Fair Gallop 2023.
A big thankyou to this months race director Mike O'Brien and his team of helpers Sam, Aston, Jen, Gaz and Mark.
August 13th 2023
Can you believe we're in August already? The summer holidays hit us hard today with a smaller turnout than usual consisting of just the 16 runners. Despite this Marshalls were very vocal and supportive throughout the event.
This month witnessed all runners taking on the challenge of the 5k. Ryan Stocks has been on fire this month and he followed up his 3rd place finish at the July edition of the canter by taking home the crown for this month. This was no small feet as he had strong competition in Chris Anthony and Martin Lee who took home 2nd and 3rd place respectively.
First lady home was Rachel Anthony with an impressive time of 24:06. A huge well done to young superstar Harry Chamberlain. Harry came 1st in the 3k race at the July Edition and he returned and was brave enough to take on the 5k this month, even leaving a little in the tank for a sprint finish with the Marshall's cheering him home.
Speaking of Marshalls a huge well done to the support team this month. Race Director for the month Oli Braybrook did a fine job along with his team of Mark, Vicki, Mike, Mickey and Steve. A big thankyou for giving up your free time and ensuring the race goes ahead.
Lastly a special thankyou for cwc regular Chris O'Donnell who kindly gifted all marshalls and runners some Kinder products at the end.
We welcome you back in September!
This month witnessed all runners taking on the challenge of the 5k. Ryan Stocks has been on fire this month and he followed up his 3rd place finish at the July edition of the canter by taking home the crown for this month. This was no small feet as he had strong competition in Chris Anthony and Martin Lee who took home 2nd and 3rd place respectively.
First lady home was Rachel Anthony with an impressive time of 24:06. A huge well done to young superstar Harry Chamberlain. Harry came 1st in the 3k race at the July Edition and he returned and was brave enough to take on the 5k this month, even leaving a little in the tank for a sprint finish with the Marshall's cheering him home.
Speaking of Marshalls a huge well done to the support team this month. Race Director for the month Oli Braybrook did a fine job along with his team of Mark, Vicki, Mike, Mickey and Steve. A big thankyou for giving up your free time and ensuring the race goes ahead.
Lastly a special thankyou for cwc regular Chris O'Donnell who kindly gifted all marshalls and runners some Kinder products at the end.
We welcome you back in September!
July 9th 2023
Despite the gloomy weather and the slight drizzle towards the end of the run this canter had plenty to offer. The canter witnessed 15 new additions, making that 120 runners for this years series.
A total of 31 runners were ready to go at the start line this month.
First home and taking the 3k crown was young Harry Chamberlain finishing with a time of 19:17 followed shortly by relative Beth Chamberlain with a time of 19:33 in a 2 horse race for the 3k route.
On to the 5k series and it was a man so quick our on course photographer could only get the back of his head. Jason Buckley took the crown with a time of 19:33. In second with an impressive time of 20:21 was Helen Woods. Ryan Stocks completed the podium in third with a time of 20:25.
A great moment too witnessed our club member Chris Laban return from a long injury, great to see him!!
A big thank you to Race Director Dan Lewington and his team of Aston, Mark, Michael and Yvette.
We hope you enjoyed it and recommend us to friends and family.
June 11th 2023
Today was the latest edition of the Colliers Wood Canter and along came the sunshine with it.
17 happy runners braced us with their Prescence this morning on a bone dry Colliers Wood.
First home and taking the 3k crown home for back to back months was Steve Gelderd. Steve came home with a time of 15:05 shaving off 29 seconds from his May edition turnout. Finishing in 2nd place and completing this months 3k runners was Hayley Purdy with a time of 20:36.
Onto the 5k series and it was a regular face in Barry Tullett taking home the 5k crown with a time of 21:08. Not far in the distance was Martin Lee in 2nd place finishing in a time of 21:52. Wrapping up the podium places was a Colliers Wood Canter debut run from Tom Lambert with a time of 23:45.
A big Thankyou to Race Director Ryan Stocks and his team for this month included Steve Robinson-Day, Mike O'Brien, Julie Buckley, Mark Oakley, Jay Buckley, Chris Laban, Angela Henson and Micky Doyle.
We hope you all enjoyed yourselves and we look forward to welcoming you all back for the July edition.
17 happy runners braced us with their Prescence this morning on a bone dry Colliers Wood.
First home and taking the 3k crown home for back to back months was Steve Gelderd. Steve came home with a time of 15:05 shaving off 29 seconds from his May edition turnout. Finishing in 2nd place and completing this months 3k runners was Hayley Purdy with a time of 20:36.
Onto the 5k series and it was a regular face in Barry Tullett taking home the 5k crown with a time of 21:08. Not far in the distance was Martin Lee in 2nd place finishing in a time of 21:52. Wrapping up the podium places was a Colliers Wood Canter debut run from Tom Lambert with a time of 23:45.
A big Thankyou to Race Director Ryan Stocks and his team for this month included Steve Robinson-Day, Mike O'Brien, Julie Buckley, Mark Oakley, Jay Buckley, Chris Laban, Angela Henson and Micky Doyle.
We hope you all enjoyed yourselves and we look forward to welcoming you all back for the July edition.
May 14th 2023
On a pretty cloudy Sunday morning 26 runners braced themselves for the May edition of the colliers wood canter.
First home today was Steve Gelderd with a time of 15:34 taking home the 3k crown for this month. Making up the 3k finishes witnessed 3 debuts in Leanne Cassidy, Libby Chamberlain and 10 year old superstar Hari Chamberlain.
Coming home first in the 5k series was Ryan Stocks dipping just under 20 minutes with a time of 19:57. Making the podium was James Jackson coming in second with a time of 21:04 and rounding off in third place was Martin Lee with a time of 21:08.
A big thankyou to this months race director Helen Whitham and her band of merry men and women. Also to our semi professional photographers on course.
We hope you enjoyed it, spread the word and look out for the June edition of the Colliers Wood Canter.
Thanks once again
First home today was Steve Gelderd with a time of 15:34 taking home the 3k crown for this month. Making up the 3k finishes witnessed 3 debuts in Leanne Cassidy, Libby Chamberlain and 10 year old superstar Hari Chamberlain.
Coming home first in the 5k series was Ryan Stocks dipping just under 20 minutes with a time of 19:57. Making the podium was James Jackson coming in second with a time of 21:04 and rounding off in third place was Martin Lee with a time of 21:08.
A big thankyou to this months race director Helen Whitham and her band of merry men and women. Also to our semi professional photographers on course.
We hope you enjoyed it, spread the word and look out for the June edition of the Colliers Wood Canter.
Thanks once again
April 9th 2023
34 runners joined us for the 4th race of the series at The Colliers Wood Canter. Dry weather was a welcomed sight to most runners but it wasn't quite warm enough for some continuing to support the woolley hat look.
First home was Marcus Newman with a hugely impressive time of 18:09 taking home the 5k crown in convincing fashion. Marcus was followed by Ryan Ball in second place with a solid time of 20:02 and to round off the podium spots in third was Chris Anthony also finishing strong with a time of 20:05. The 5k race witnessed 26 runners.
On to the 3k results we go and a big effort and great time of 18:45 from Chloe Tooth see's her take first place for the second time in the series, will she be back to try and bag a hat-trick? Joining Chloe on the podium was Isaac Yard in second with a time of 18:49 and completing the set in third place was Phoebe Chung with a cracking time of 18:51. The 3k race witnessed 8 runners.
As ever we'd like to thank all the helpers and semi professional photographers on course. Today we had Dan Lewington as Race Director, Ryan Stocks on Tokens, Aston Cassidy on names, Turnaround Helen Woods, T-Junction Micheal Obrien and Dan Bailey on the Y Junction.
Did you enjoy yourselves today? Spread the word and come and join us on Sunday 14th May for the May edition of the Canter.
First home was Marcus Newman with a hugely impressive time of 18:09 taking home the 5k crown in convincing fashion. Marcus was followed by Ryan Ball in second place with a solid time of 20:02 and to round off the podium spots in third was Chris Anthony also finishing strong with a time of 20:05. The 5k race witnessed 26 runners.
On to the 3k results we go and a big effort and great time of 18:45 from Chloe Tooth see's her take first place for the second time in the series, will she be back to try and bag a hat-trick? Joining Chloe on the podium was Isaac Yard in second with a time of 18:49 and completing the set in third place was Phoebe Chung with a cracking time of 18:51. The 3k race witnessed 8 runners.
As ever we'd like to thank all the helpers and semi professional photographers on course. Today we had Dan Lewington as Race Director, Ryan Stocks on Tokens, Aston Cassidy on names, Turnaround Helen Woods, T-Junction Micheal Obrien and Dan Bailey on the Y Junction.
Did you enjoy yourselves today? Spread the word and come and join us on Sunday 14th May for the May edition of the Canter.
March 12th 2023
29 runners joined us for the third race in the series of the Colliers Wood Canter. The weather decided to warm up just in time for this outing.
First home was Grace England taking home the 3k crown for March with an impressive time of 18:25. The 3k race had a total of 4 runners.
In the 5k race Kads very own Jason Buckley took the crown with a belter of a time of 20:46. Jason was followed shortly by Dave Savage who also made the sub 21 club for the day. Barry Tullet took the final 5k podium spot. The 5k race had a total of 25 runners.
As ever we'd like to thank all of the team that help put on the canter each month. This month Ryan Stocks was race director and his team included Micky Doyle, Michael Obrien, Sam, Karen and Dom.
We hope you enjoyed yourself and attend the April editon of the canter. Please spread the word.
First home was Grace England taking home the 3k crown for March with an impressive time of 18:25. The 3k race had a total of 4 runners.
In the 5k race Kads very own Jason Buckley took the crown with a belter of a time of 20:46. Jason was followed shortly by Dave Savage who also made the sub 21 club for the day. Barry Tullet took the final 5k podium spot. The 5k race had a total of 25 runners.
As ever we'd like to thank all of the team that help put on the canter each month. This month Ryan Stocks was race director and his team included Micky Doyle, Michael Obrien, Sam, Karen and Dom.
We hope you enjoyed yourself and attend the April editon of the canter. Please spread the word.
February 8th 2023
26 runners joined us for the second instalment of the Colliers Wood Canter. The sky was a little grey but the temperature has certainly warmed up from the last time out.
First Home today was a Father and Daughter combo with Chloe Tooth taking 1st place in the 3k race shortly followed by her dad Simon Tooth for the second spot.
The 3k race had 9 runners on course today with two juniors and also 2 first timers, well done to you all.
In the 5k race Chris Anthony came home in 1st place after a cracking duel with Barry Tullett to take home second place. Dave Taylor made the podium in third place.
The 5k race had 17 runners out on the course including one first timer. Well done to you all.
Lastly a big thankyou to race director Dan Lewington and his team including Ryan, Aston, Sam, Gareth and Michael.
We hope to see you back for the March edition of the canter on Sunday 12th March 2023.
First Home today was a Father and Daughter combo with Chloe Tooth taking 1st place in the 3k race shortly followed by her dad Simon Tooth for the second spot.
The 3k race had 9 runners on course today with two juniors and also 2 first timers, well done to you all.
In the 5k race Chris Anthony came home in 1st place after a cracking duel with Barry Tullett to take home second place. Dave Taylor made the podium in third place.
The 5k race had 17 runners out on the course including one first timer. Well done to you all.
Lastly a big thankyou to race director Dan Lewington and his team including Ryan, Aston, Sam, Gareth and Michael.
We hope to see you back for the March edition of the canter on Sunday 12th March 2023.
January 8th 2023
31 runners joined us for the first Colliers Wood Canter of the new year. The blue sky was a welcomed bonus, especially with all the rain we'd had the night before leading to a very muddy course.
First home was Chris O'Donnell who completed the 3k course in a time of 16:44. Up next was the winner of the 5k which witnessed Steve Hargrave finish with a time of 20:33.
As the runners began to filter through the finish line, it was great to hear that there were many newbies to the canter. It would be great to here your feedback on todays run.
Thankyou to all of you who competed today and we look forward to seeing you all next month for the February edition.
Lastly a big thankyou to Sam Garside Run Director, Dale Mellor on Timing, Ryan Stocks on tokens, Aston for collecting names and Jay, Robin and Karen on Marshall duty as well as Julie juggling the role of Marshall and photographer.
First home was Chris O'Donnell who completed the 3k course in a time of 16:44. Up next was the winner of the 5k which witnessed Steve Hargrave finish with a time of 20:33.
As the runners began to filter through the finish line, it was great to hear that there were many newbies to the canter. It would be great to here your feedback on todays run.
Thankyou to all of you who competed today and we look forward to seeing you all next month for the February edition.
Lastly a big thankyou to Sam Garside Run Director, Dale Mellor on Timing, Ryan Stocks on tokens, Aston for collecting names and Jay, Robin and Karen on Marshall duty as well as Julie juggling the role of Marshall and photographer.
