Killer Mile 2005

Thursday 28th April 2005 , the most anticipated or dreaded day of the year was upon us. THE KILLER MILE.
This 1 mile race which over the years had attracted 1000's of runners was once more up and running. But would it be the success it once was? Were the MCRA flogging a dead horse? Only on the night would we know.

The evening for the many stewards started at 5:30 meeting at the Mow Cop Community Church with clear instructions and a well prepared plan. Nerves were tingling or was it cramp from walking the course previously??

With fluorescent jackets pens and paper they ventured out for the first task of the evening, the group photo. With thanks to so few from so many for an excellent night.
Des, Simon, Graham, Wallace,Gib, Pat, Julie, Mark, Paul, John, Dave, Steve, Andy P, Andy H, Sandra to name just a few.

The night was looking promising, we had Den Siegertsz from Radio Stoke to start the first race at 6:30 and a fine job he did.

With help of Wallace (Postie) the Children lined up, we thought we could start a little early but more and more kept registering and filling the ranks till we had 79 under 13's (some with Mums and Dads.

Now the plan was the Den would jump in the lead car (cheers Dave Harvey) as soon as the pistol was fired, then with yours truly and 2 Busty Blondes (Dave's wife' words not mine) would race to the top, maybe overtake the Police Escort Van and capture the winners with a photo, well that was the plan.
The door was open, the pistol ready, Bang
unfortunately for Den the Children went a little quicker than anticipated and swamped us completely, so we had to follow the the rear as it were. The children all ran extremely well with a race that was not quite as long as the adults, it was decided that the 1:4 by the Cheshire View was too cruel. So the children stopped at the Pub , a great decision thought many parents .
Joseph Myatt was the proud winner on the night with a time of 6.59, it takes me longer than that to walk down. Radio Stoke took a special interest in the children's race and the following day interviewed Joseph live at school. We all heard from Joseph how his mum forced him to run, and that she didn't do much running herself (apart from winning the Stoke Marathon and taking part in many other races).

The night continued with the same enthusiasm and the following 5 race all went well.
The second race was the one that would bring the fastest time "The Club Runners Race" to start prompt at 6:50, 50 runners in all. Number 93 Chris Heys was the winner with an impressive 7:03, the fastest lady was number 74 Joanne Moore 11:15

The following is an email from Chris

I would just like to congratulate all of you at the Mow Cop Residents Association on the superb job that you all did in resurrecting the Killer Mile Race.  I am sure there was a lot of effort went in to organising the event, and on the day I hope this was rewarded for you with all competitors and spectators clearly enjoying the occasion.  The memorabilia and programmes for sale added something extra.  I am sure that the event will grow year on year as word spreads far and wide of its reputation. As an employee of ICL (now Fujitsu), the company that founded the race in the early 1980s, this was my first chance to take part as I joined the company just after the last official Killer Mile had taken place in 2000.  Some of my colleagues who were involved in those early days were present, and all were delighted that it had been resurrected so well and with such enthusiasm. I am 29 years old and have been training with Sale Harriers for 10 years. I favour fell running, which is what I think gave me the edge on the night over some road runners who perhaps went off a bit too fast!  This is the first race I have ever won and I will treasure the winner's plate and trophy for many years to come. Thanks again to everyone at Mow Cop Residents Association.  I hope to be back next year to defend my title! Chris Heys


Chris Heys

Joanne Moore
The third race was the Veterans Race 45 runners and this was to provide the shocker for the evening, It was won by Malcolm Fowler with an impressive 7:35min and the fastest lady was to be the fastest lady on the night, Dot Fellowes with 10:45min
Race number 4 was the Teens Race 40 runners in total with winner Chris Sutton from Clough Hall Technology School with 8:08min and Ruth Barry with 10:03 min for the Girls

The Fifth Race was the adults race, open to anyone over the age of 18, this was run by Steven Bazell with 7:30min, the first lady was Anne Whitelock 11:30min, 52 runners in that race and finally at 8:10pm the On The Day Race with 53 runners Mike Proudlove taking first with 7:04min just 1 second slower than Chris Heys

We must not forget to mention our very own Dinner Ladies Helen, Norma, Jenny and Jenny who braved the chilly winds on the Castle Car Park to provide hot refreshments for all

The trophies for the winners of fastest Male and fastest Female were kindly donated by
Sharon & Dave from the Ash Inn and Malcolm Sutton from Sound Alarms and Electrical Services.

Sharon and Dave formerly of The Ash Inn present Chris Heys with his trophy for the fastest Male and Malcolm Presents Dot with her trophy for the fastest female.

WELL DONE TO EVERYONE WHO TOOK PART

And thanks the MCRA and stewards for making the night a great success