There was a fantastic turn out from members of Thornton Cleveleys running club at the Manchester marathon last weekend. Seventeen took part and all appeared to fully enjoy the occasion.
Alex Fleming was first TCRC to finish in a splendid 3 hours 22 seconds. John Hickman was more than pleased with his 3.23.48. Steve Livesey managed to finish in 3.25.03 despite discovering later that he had broken his foot at the twenty mile mark. David Barras ran an excellent PB in 3.25.24. Caroline McLaughlan was first TCRC lady running a brilliant PB in 3.27.05. Joe Tyldesley was next home in 3.32.50. Brian Cumpsty 3.40.36 ran the course with Jenny Clark 3.40.38.
Ben Brennan was delighted to finish outside his beloved Old Trafford football ground in 3.45.03. Phil Hayes ran a consistent race in 3.55.59 Terry Poole returning from injury ran 4.01.52. Colin Denney, running his first marathon was more than happy with his 4.05.33. Sarah Scott ran a massive PB in 4.22.39 and Sandra Gilchrist loved the race despite taking a tumble and finished in 4.31.13. Tony Codling and Debbie Cardwell ran together and crossed the line in 4.37.15. An excellent time considering Tony didn’t train for the race. David Jones was happy to get back in 5.21.42.
At the Valliant half marathon Martin Boswell ran a superb 1.22.51 and finished 7th overall and 2nd vet 40.
Gillian Pryor travelled to Scotland to compete in the Great Edinburgh run and was pleased with her 1 hour 21 finish.
Karl Glover took part in the Ribby Hall Triathlon and finished 24th in 59 minutes.
