Thornton Cleveleys Running Club’s men and women did the club proud at the Mid Lancs Cross Country at Barrow. An excellent turn out, considering the long haul to compete in the event.
The ladies led by Caroline McLaughlan had an excellent run with Julie Sherwood and Sarah Scott finishing for the A team, strongly supported by Sandra Gilchrist, Bev Foster and ladies cross country captain Debbie Cardwell in the B team.
The Vet 35 team, Caroline, Julie and Sarah finished 9th, the Vet 45 team of Julie, Bev and Debbie finished 7th.
The men’s team finished in the top fifteen with Martin Boswell excelling in the conditions. Leon Flesher ran strongly, considering he ran a hard marathon two days previous. Scott Ross and Alex Fleming sprinted for the line with Scott coming out on top on this occasion.
Ben Brennan and Joe Tyldesley both did themselves proud.
The men’s Vet 40 team of Martin, Leon, Scott and Ben also finished 7th to equal the girls efforts.
Super Vet Mike Walsh was the sole T.C.R.C competitor in the Preston 10 mile race and finished in a solid 1.47.01.
In the Preston Park Run Roy Tomlinson continued to show his promising form with a new P.B in 19 minutes 45 seconds for the tough 5k course.
