Sheffield Varsity 10k
The first ever Varsity 10k was fought out on 25th March 2012 in sunny Don Valley Stadium by over 350 students, staff and alumni of Sheffield’s universities. With the sun shining and Oughtibridge Brass Band playing - conditions could not have been much more ideal for a clash of running titans. The race was started by Sheffield Hallam honourary degree recipient and Premiership referee Howard Webb who completed the course in just over 45 minutesGarreth King, an Archaeology graduate, said: “It was shattering, I was so close to throwing up. When I was halfway round the course I got cramp as well.
“I’ve been raising money for the MacMillan Cancer charity after my aunt died. I’ve raised over £100 and will try and do more things like this in the future.”
Barbara Bradshaw, who works in Marketing at Sheffield Hallam University, said: “It was fantastic. I entered for the running side really.
“I raised a bit of money, mainly from parents and close friends, and I’m going to give it to the British Heart Foundation. I lost a close friend last year to heart disease.”
Overall Hallam victory -Hallam won the overall competition with an average time 18 seconds faster than The University of Sheffield. Here is Sheffield Hallam University’s Student president Jake Kichiner receiving the trophy.
| Pos | Gun Time |
Name | Team / Club | Sex | Age Group |
Chip Num |
Chip Time |
Pos by Chip Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34:15 | Joel STEVENS | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | M | Senior | 237 | 34:15 | 1 |
| 2 | 34:59 | Daniel CLAUS | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | M | Senior | 441 | 34:58 | 2 |
| 3 | 35:02 | Armand BUSH | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | M | Senior | 417 | 35:01 | 3 |
| Cat Pos |
Gun Time |
Name | Team / Club | Sex | Age Group |
Race Pos |
Chip Num |
Chip Time |
Pos by Chip Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39:59 | Natasha DAWSON | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | Fem | Senior | 14 | 103 | 39:57 | 15 |
| 2 | 41:10 | Helen GRAINGER | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | Fem | Senior | 22 | 78 | 41:08 | 22 |
| 3 | 42:16 | Julie MASTERMAN | Fem | v45 | 29 | 385 | 42:15 | 31 |
The race was won by University of Sheffield graduate Joel Stevens, who won the race in just over 34 minutes.
Stevens said: “It was good fun, I loved every moment of it. It was surprisingly hilly in some parts, although I think I tackled them alright. I’ve trained in the Peaks so I’m used to going up massive hills.
“I didn’t really know what to expect, a friend told me about the race so I thought I’d come along and do it.
“It’s always good to represent University, and always fun to beat Hallam.”
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We would like to thank the following people and organisations for their support of the first ever Sheffield Varsity 10k:
St Luke’s Hospice – Staff and volunteers from St Luke’s Hospice will be there on the day to support and encourage you and so please give generously to support this fantastic charity. www.stlukeshospice.org.uk
Oughtibridge Brass Band – We are delighted that Oughtibridge Brass Band will be playing to cheer you on and provide entertainment for supporters. Oughtibridge Brass Band is a charity and helps other charities with their fundraising and is delighted to support St Luke’s and the Sheffield Varsity 10k. For more information visit www.oughtibridgebrassband.co.uk and search for them on facebook.With thanks to
NouriSHmenow - Thanks to the ladies in pink who gave out their natural sports recovery drink as you crossed the finish line. The drink delivers the right balance of protein and carbohydrate your muscles need for faster recovery and is a local Sheffield business!
Josh Clough – Josh is a second year Graphic and Communication Design student at the University of Leeds. Josh has designed our fantastic logo and promotional material entirely for free. Visit Josh’s website athttp://www.jaydotcee.com/
Bag it Don’t Bin It – Sheffield based Bag it Don’t Bin it have very generously donated all of the goodie bags that you will receive at the end for free. The bags are eco-friendly and fairly traded and we are so pleased that they are supporting the race. http://www.bagitdontbinit.com/
And last but not least….our fantastic volunteers – without the help and support of all of our volunteers the organisation and safety of all runners on the day would not be possible. We would particularly like to thank Charly Cooper who has done a huge amount of work and has been a star throughout!
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