At the recent Freckleton half marathon (the oldest half in the country) Matt Walsh ran excellent in his debut at the distance finishing in 1.20.07. Andy Fairbairn had another consistent run in 1.24.55 as did Roy Tomlinson 1.29.34. Caroline McLaughlan 1.41.54 once again took a stranglehold on the ladies championship. Other finishers were: Tony Codling 1.49.52, Paul Evans 1.58.19, Debbie Cardwell 2.01.40, David Jones 2.08.31, Sue Jones 2.08.31, Janine McNeill 2.18.55 and super vet Mike Walsh 2.23.47.
The Chorley Great Hill fell race was the latest in the championship and Andy Fairbairn was first to return for TCRC in 40.00 followed by Tony Codling 47.48 and Phil Hayes 51.22. Lesley Gray once again was first lady finisher for the club in 54.12. Colin Denney had a good race in 56.37. Newcomer Gary Routledge continues to show promise and came home in 58.09. Other finishers were: Julie Sherwood 59.27, Debbie Cardwell 60.18, Susan Jones 68.59, Jackie Routledge 73.21, Janine Denney also 73.21 and Malc Sherwood 73.57.
The Pilling 10k saw Alex Fleming finish an excellent 8th place in 38.10. Joe Tyldesley returned 44.39 and Jenny Clark finished 3rd lady in 44.55.
Sue Jones ran a P.B in the fell race at Harrock Hill, her fourth race in a week following her 29.46 at the Vernon’s 5k the previous evening.
Andy Fairbairn travelled to Bury to race the train and soundly beat it by 10 minutes.
Matt Walsh ran a superb 16.56 in the Lancaster 5k followed by Alex Fleming 17.58, Ever improving Joe Tyldesley finished in 20.57 and Jenny Clark, looking more like her old self was pleased with 21.37.
Lisa Young, tackled the tough “Run for all Pennine 10k” and finished with her usual cheery smile in 1.23.05.
