Events
Events are chosen to cover the range of distances and
disciplines (road, fell and trail). Long distance walks
may also be used, as traditionally some entrants run them and
they are a good source of longer off-road events.
Championship events are not special or different from any other
events you do. Just enter and do them as normal.
Our club statistician will find the results and will process
them for the championship.
Adjustment Factors
The World Association of Veteran Athletes (WAVA) publishes
factors relating to a person's age and sex. The idea is
that use of these factors allows a comparison to be made
between the two sexes and different ages. Hence women and
veteran men can be compared with senior men. The factors
also vary with distance with less allowance being given at
longer distances.
Adjusted Time
The runner's actual time is multiplied by the adjustment
factor to give the adjusted time. Here are some examples
for a 10k event.
| Man |
Age |
45 |
Actual Time |
45:25 |
| |
Factor |
0.9332 |
Adjusted Time |
45:25 x 0.9332 = 42:23 |
| |
| Female |
Age |
45 |
Actual Time |
45:25 |
| |
Factor |
0.9192 |
Adjusted Time |
45:25 x 0.9192 = 41:45 |
| |
| Female |
Age |
55 |
Actual Time |
45:25 |
| |
Factor |
0.8381 |
Adjusted Time |
45:25 x 0.8381 = 38:04 |
Points
How points are obtained is very simple. 50 points are
awarded to the runner with the fastest adjusted time, 49 to the
next etc. Championship points updates will be sent out by
e-mail where possible and also available at training sessions
in the race folder. Hopefully they will also be on the
website.
Groups
For the 2008 championship, there are 28 chosen events over 3 groups. The groups are organised by distance and to encourage runners to try a range of distances and disciplines there is a maximum number of events in each group to count. Overall a maximum of 10 races can count.
- Group 1 is distances up to 5 miles best 3 from 8 available to count.
- Group 2 is over 5miles and under 10 miles the most popular group and so the best 4 from 12 available to count.
- Group 3 is distances from 10 miles upwards best 3 from 8 available to count.
Therefore somebody not wishing to run too long a distance can still get 7 counters out of the first 2 groups.
And Finally
Its all about enjoyment and increasing participation both individually and as a club. Give the chosen events a go and have some fun ! Last year we showed a much greater presence at almost all events in the championship and really raised the club profile well done !
Championship Events 2008
Group 1
| March 30th | Doctors Gate - Hamsterley 5m (Fell) |
| April 17th | Tees Forest Trail - Guisborough 5k |
| April 23rd | Spring Coast Road - Redcar 5k |
| May 15th | Tees Forest Trail - Preston Park 5k |
| June 25th | Summer Coast Road - Redcar 5k |
| July 17th | Tees Forest Trail - South Park 5k |
| September 3rd | Autumn Coast Road - Redcar 5k |
| November 23rd | Clay Bank West 4.2m (Fell) |
Group 2
| March 21st | Mermaid - Redcar 10k (Road) |
| May 4th | Kirbkymoorside 10k |
| May 25th | Raby Castle 10k (Trail) |
| May 31st | Allendale 8m (Road) |
| July 13th | Kilburn Feast 7m (Road) |
| July 27th | James Herriot - Castle Bolton 14k (Trail) |
| August 5th | Gribdale Gallop 7.5m (Fell) |
| August 10th | Darlington 10k (Road) |
| August 31st | Pinchinthorpe Plod - Guisborough 6.3m (Fell) |
| September 20th | Snape - Bedale 10k (Road/Trail) |
| October 19th | Richmond Castle 10k (Road) |
| December 30th | Jolly Holly Jog Ripon 10k (Road/Trail) |
Group 3
| April 20th | Redcar Half Marathon (Road) |
| May 11th | Ripon 10m (Trail/Road) |
| June 28th | Durham Dales Challenge - Wolsingham 16m (Trail) |
| July 20th | Northumberland Coastal Run 14m |
| October 5th | Harewood 10m (Trail) |
| November 2nd | Guy Fawkes - Ripley 10m (Road/Trail) |
| November 15th | Brampton to Carlisle 10m (Road) |
| November 30th | Thirsk 10m (Road) |
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