Once again last weekend T.C.R.C members were out in force.
No less than nine tackled the MBNA Chester marathon.The outstanding performance of the day must belong to Roy Tomlinson who broke the 3 hour barrier for the first time in 2.58.52, finishing 3rd vet 50 in a field of nearly 5000. It can only be a matter of time until Andy Fairbairn breaks the 3 hours. He came home in 3.05.44. Peter Waywell showed he is well on the road back to full fitness with 3.11.54. Leon Flesher had an excellent race in 3.12.19 and was overjoyed to reach his sub 3.15 target. Other outstanding performances were Alex Fleming in his first marathon, 3.21.50, Brian Cumpsty 3.24.11, Terry Poole 3.38.35. Kirsty Waywell, 5.20.51 also in her first marathon and Sue Jones 5.21.13.
At the Lytham Hall 5k Matt Walsh finished in 17.13 for 5th place. Michael McNeill, home on leave had a strong run in 19.11. Colin Denney continues to improve by the week and finished well in 23.11. Jenny Clark led the TCRC ladies home in 22.50. Gillian Pryor ran well in 23.12. Janine Denney produced another P.B in 27.35 as did Andrew Bijsterbosch 28.37. Other finishers were Joe Tyldesley 21.49, David Jones 24.56, Steve Burgess 25.13, Janine McNeill 26.23, Bev Foster 27.42, Simon Mason 28.34, Mel Foster 28.36 and Mark Pryor 31.31.
Tony Codling 20.11 and newcomer Fiona Jones 31.53 ran the Preston Park Run.
Sharon Randall was pleased to get round the Rivington off road half marathon in 2.29.02
The Coniston 15k Trail challenge took place in the lake district and Scott Ross finished in an impressive 1.14.19 for 7th place.
