The ‘Flying the Flag’ competition was the idea of Gary Thrugood and started in 1997-98. The idea is quite simple; to reward those who compete regularly in local races, wearing their club kit and “flying the flag” for Yaxley Runners. Running capability or distance is not a factor as the quickest runners in the club are rewarded in other ways.
Points are awarded as follows:
- 1 point for any competitive race completed.
- 1 point for competing in a club ‘handicap’ race.
- 1 bonus point can be earned by competing in a complete series e.g. Frostbite Friendly league, Peterborough 5k Grand Prix series, Cambs AAA road race league
- 1 point for completing in special events such as the Werrington Guestimate or the Bushfield “Pub run”.
Although the series is primarily about promoting the club, exception will be made for not wearing a club vest/shirt, for example when wearing a charity top or if on holiday abroad when you discover a local race and decide to run!
Flying the Flag 2016-17 (as at 29 May 2017)
| Member | Races |
|---|---|
| Ian Vallance | 43 |
| Barbara Johnson | 37 |
| Anna Devine | 36 |
| Steve Joy-Good | 29 |
| Steve Megson | 29 |
| Sharron Toms | 26 |
| Emily Hawke | 24 |
| Hugh Burton | 24 |
| James Mogridge | 23 |
| Mike Branston | 22 |
| Kate Johnstone | 21 |
| Anna Mogridge | 21 |
| Paul McCarthy | 21 |
| Charlotte Sortwell | 20 |
| Jean Maggs | 20 |
| Joe Wright | 20 |
| Kevin Peel | 19 |
| Dean Longman | 19 |
| Nina Wright | 19 |
| Jo Slade | 17 |
| Carry Murphy | 16 |
| Jayne Stringer | 15 |
| Roslyn Loutit | 15 |
| Rob Sleight | 14 |
| Lesley Harwood | 14 |
| Claire Piercy | 14 |
| Karen Freeman | 12 |
| Keith Gillespie | 12 |
| Rob Smith | 12 |
| Kerry Balmer | 11 |
| Mike Morley | 11 |
| Matt Lauch | 10 |
| Louise Ballantyne | 10 |
| Caroline Woods | 10 |
| Andrew Little | 10 |
| Gina Crane | 10 |
| Dawn Bridges | 10 |
| Rob Coles | 10 |
| Patricia Gallegos-Martin | 9 |
| Emily Walker | 9 |
| Helena Potgieter | 9 |
| Jack Little | 9 |
| John Howard | 9 |
| Kirstin Homewood | 8 |
| Mathew Bone | 8 |
| Dawn Friend | 8 |
| Darren Hillier | 8 |
| Ross Cameron | 8 |
| Sarah Smith | 8 |
| Philip Carline | 7 |
| Andrew Todd | 7 |
| Natasha Jacob | 7 |
| Lesley Coles | 6 |
| Mark Evans | 6 |
| Keith McCarthy | 6 |
| David Whitwell | 6 |
| Don Brazier | 5 |
| Duncan Jackson | 5 |
| Bob Smith | 5 |
| Jason Corden | 5 |
| John Ackroyd | 5 |
| Paul Atherfold | 5 |
| Neil Burford | 5 |
| Tim Loutit | 5 |
| Susan Williams | 4 |
| Zelda Mawdsley | 4 |
| Anne Meadows | 4 |
| Simon Moyle | 4 |
| Ruth Pollard | 4 |
| Gavin Farrow | 4 |
| Jim Grant | 4 |
| Lorraine Howard | 4 |
| Mike Barker | 4 |
| Angus Marshall | 4 |
| Amanda Britton | 4 |
| Andrew Johnson | 3 |
| Hannah Swales | 3 |
| Gary Masters | 3 |
| Mark Devine | 3 |
| Kelly Bennett | 3 |
| Richard Fenn | 3 |
| Leah Capon | 3 |
| Raeanne Elliott | 3 |
| Simon Hearty | 3 |
| Simon Hunt | 3 |
| Sue Thorpe | 3 |
| Tracy Farrow | 3 |
| Carol Riley | 2 |
| Steve Bradbury | 2 |
| Sean Murphy | 2 |
| Peter Thompson | 2 |
| Mike Knight | 2 |
| Gary Thurgood | 2 |
| Gary Fulton | 2 |
| Christopher Ruthe | 2 |
| Corinne Morgan | 1 |
| Alan Condon | 1 |
| Anna Cameron | 1 |
| Giada Cristiano | 1 |
| Neil Bason | 1 |
| Juliet Dixon | 1 |
| Rachel Watson | 1 |
| Paul Breeze | 1 |
| Julian Fisher | 1 |
| Wendy Freeman | 1 |
| Ross Bennett | 1 |
| Matthew Beeby | 1 |
| Steve Lomax | 1 |
| Amy Maxwell | 1 |
| Stephanie Holyoak | 1 |
| Stuart Reed | 1 |
| Raj Mondair | 1 |
| Gavin Brewer | 1 |