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The last of the LRRL winter league races for this season. Thanks and well done to the 29 who took part and everyone who supported. We had 15 ladies and 14 men take part. A lot of PBs and great results all round. I was loving the brownies at the end too. Thanks everyone. Photo of a few of us at the end.
Members of Hinckley running club have been going the distance over the last few weeks, taking part in Spring marathons across the UK and beyond. A total of 37 club members have ran the 26.2 mile distance during the spring marathon season, with many runners participating in their first marathon and achieving personal bests. George Birt was the first club runner home at London in 2:36:18. Results are as follows:
Paris Marathon: Sarah McSharry 3:31:48, Leanne Byard 4:33:20, Liz Lees 5:02:05
Manchester Marathon: Jo Martin 4:03:33, Aly Wren 4:07:16, Andy Lauder, 4:06:12, Kirsty Pollard 4:36:10, Richard Guest 4:36:12, Leanne Byard 4:36:11
Shakespeare Marathon: Chris Limmer 3:04:09, Jonathan Strong 3:14:59, Celine Guery 3:57:19, Lisa Freestone 4:59:29
London Marathon: George Birt 2:36:18, Christian Weikhart-Picker 3:48:08, Kevin Meats 4:31:47, Paul Clayton 2:58:51, Andrea Earley 5:06:53, Odette Foxall 4:39:13, Tammy Clarke, Kelly Smith and Rachael Middleton 4:17:57, John Padbury 3:53:51, Diane Wildbur 5:31:24, Ed Nixon 3:29:49, Elizabeth Aspden-Mansfield 5:19:28, Jayne Thomas 4:26:21, Dave Limmer 2:44:12, Karl Scally 3:00:39, Chris Langham 2:58:56, Helen Wilebore 4:09:14, Jacqui Campbell 5:06:53, Penny Masser 3:53:51, Matt Johnson 2:55:10, Stephen Penney 3:15:05, Graham Berridge 2:59:11
Anne Ashton also completed Hamburg Marathon in 4:31:05, Lisa Freestone ran Brighton in 4:21:02 and Rolf Hoelmer completed Milton Keynes marathon in 4:13:33
Meanwhile club president Geoff Oliver continues to inspire club members to run marathons and beyond. Geoff, 81, recently set 3 new over 80 world records at the Barry 40 mile ultra marathon. Geoff broke 3 of his own world records set last year by running 30 miles in 5:00:23, 50 kilometres in 5:10:23 and by running 54.039 kilometres in 6 hours.
Chris Langham, Karl Scally and Matt Johnson after London MarathonMen’s vice captain Ed Nixon after his London marathon PB of 3:29:49Andrea Earley, Elizabeth Aspden-Mansfield, Jacqui Campbell, Paul Clayton, Odette Foxall, Diane Wildbur and Helen Wilebore after London marathon
With the last of the Winter League races fast approaching (Westend 8), I thought I’d share this update from our LRRL rep Sarah Garford. Also, the men’s team are currently 1st in Division 2 and would be great to keep that way.
The President’s Shield Awards include a free membership for the winners. The awards are based on an age graded points system for individuals performance in the LRRL and presented to the top 3 ladies and top 3 men. Below are a list of everyone who has taken part in any of the LRRL Winter league races so far. Those in bold have done all of the races so far and are still on track for 100%.
Sunday 17 May is the last of the LRRL winter road running league races. This time a 8 mile race for those needing a 8 mile standard time you don’t find many 8 mile races.
Race Start: 10:30am (register at HRC base before 10am please).
Entry details – If you have a race number for the winter league please bring it with you to re-use. If you do not have a race number Sarah will issue you a new one. Race fee is £4. Please give payments to Sarah Garford on the day. You must wear a club vest (contact Penny Masser if you need one).
Lift share: Meet 08:30 at the Leisure Centre car park. Please post a status on the Facebook group if you are planning to lift share so that others can join.
Parking: At Syston – Generally quite good but please lift share if possible. It may not be possible to exit with a vehicle until the race is over. If there are still runners coming in, please exit left out of the club.