T.C.R.C held their annual presentation night at the Ashley Club Thornton on Friday, and a fun night was had by all.
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The age category winners on the road were David Jones, Helen Jolly, Caroline McLaughlan, Mark and Gillian Pryor, Jackie Routledge, Malcolm and Julie Sherwood, Roy Tomlinson, Peter Waywell and Mike Walsh.
The overall champions were Jenny Clark and Andrew Fairbairn who both won them for the third year running.
On the fell and trail the age category winners were Steve Burgess, Phil Hayes, David Jones, Helen Jolly, Johanne Lickiss, Jackie Routledge and Malcolm Sherwood.
The open winners were Andrew Fairbairn, doing the double and Julie Sherwood.
The most improved trophies were awarded to husband and wife team Colin and Janine Denney.
The chairman’s award for achievement went to Leon Flesher.
The main award, The Fairclough trophy was awarded to Sarah Scott for her outstanding commitment, enthusiasm and encouragement at all club sessions.
The monthly handicap was run on a cold but clear night and Martin Boswell took advantage of the still conditions to post the fastest time of the night and break the vet 40 record in the process with an excellent 20.17. Matt Walsh ran well after his illness over the last few weeks, coming home in 20.27. Dave Barras 21.38, Don Jolly 27.37 and Steve Watson 28.35 all ran personal best times.
The first race in the clubs 2015 road championship took place at the Park Run in Preston and was attended by twelve TCRC members. Scott Ross had a storming race coming home sixth overall in 18.54 followed by vet 55 Roy Tomlinson in 20.22. Tony Codling was next to cross the line in 20.50. John Hickman returned to racing after a lay off and was pleased with a 22.45. Caroline McLaughlan has taken an early lead in the championship, finishing in strong 23.35. Other finishers were Phil Hayes 23.51, Alex Ingham 25.13, Julie Sherwood 26.18, Andy Whitlam 27.12, Sarah Scott 28.58, David Jones 29.22 and Malc Sherwood 32.38.