At arguably the most scenic marathon in the country, in the beautiful Langdale valley, Brian Cumpsty added to his marathon total with a strong 4.09.22 run. Terry Poole also tackled the tough two lap course in 4.44.34 before setting off on his travel’s to compete in the “English half marathon” at Warrington the following day. Terry finished in 1.49.54 and just for good measure ran the mile race as well.
In the half marathon at Langdale Leon Flesher had an excellent race in 1.35.55 in preparation for his upcoming Chester marathon.
Ben Brennan was overjoyed with his 44.14 time over Wyre at the Pilling 10k.
David Jones once again took the first vet 65 prize, this time at the Kirkham 6mile trail race coming home in 52.47 splitting running partners Phil Hayes 51.41 and Steve Burgess 56.05.
Sharon Randall enjoyed the Yarrow Country Park 10k trail race at Chorley, finishing wet but still smiling in 1hour 22.
Fourteen members took part in the Fleetwood Triathlon in glorious sunshine. The 400 metre swim, 12 mile bike and 5k run saw Scott Ross finish in the top 25 with 1 hour 4 minutes 50 seconds closely followed by Karl Glover in 1.06.34. A superb effort from vet Steve Livesey, breaking his P.B in each discipline saw him finish in 1.10.40 keeping him ahead of Andy Fairbairn 1.10.48.
Tony Codling made his debut in the triathlon and was pleased with 1.16 .08. Neil Slack had a solid race in 1.17.32. Colin Denney also made his debut and his effort s was rewarded with a 1.21.40. The unfortunate Kieron Chadwick was the hard luck story of the day. After a strong swim his bike punctured and he had to do road side repairs before finishing in 1.31.48.
The women’s race saw Lesley Gray finish as second vet and eighth lady overall in a superb time of 1.12.35. “Mrs Motivator” Sarah Scott had an excellent race in 1.21.01. After an excellent swim in 6 minutes 15 seconds, Kirsty Whyatt kept it going and finished in a splendid 1.22.29. Another making her debut at the three discipline event was Janine Denney, whose early morning training paid off with an impressive 1.25.20 followed by another newcomer, Melanie Foster 1.29.26. Jackie Routledge worked hard and was pleased to finish in 1.33.24. Everyone certainly enjoyed the race and vowed to return next year.
