Following a prolonged period of injury with ankle problems, and after posting a really good 30.47 fifth placed clocking at the Bristol 10k recently, Ben Fish turned his attention back to the 26.2 mile distance when he competed in the Liverpool Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon on Sunday May 25th.
Ben finished first in a time of 2.25.19 and commented afterwards that the “race went fairly smoothly. Though I was mis-directed in the first mile. I wasn’t too bothered as it only cost me 45 secs. The course was tough between 15 -19 miles. Calf trouble at 23 miles. Overall I was happy with the run, I know I can run quicker in better circumstances. The event had a great carnival atmosphere”.
Full Results HERE 
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Burnley Lions 10k
Andy Buttery was the highest placed Harrier in this Race with a really good third place and took the V40 First Prize too. In 20th place was V45 Gary Pearse who also took the First V45 Prize in a time of 39.03 and in 77th was V45 Ian Clarkson (45.56).
Full Results HERE
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Treforrest 10k
Paul Bradshaw – back on the road after a number of track races recently – was among 185 other runners at the Treforest 10k In Pontypridd On Sunday May 25th. The Race was won by U23 Chris Carpanini from Swansea in 32.31 and Paul finished inside the top ten (9th) in 35.41.
Full Results HERE
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Horwich Jubilee Series – Race 1
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Wednesday May 21st saw the the opening Race of the Horwich Road Race Series. Mark Almond, Chris Davies, Allan Hartley, Michael Nolan and David Morris all entered on the night.
Mark finished 15th overall (3rd V45) in a time of 29.34. Chris Davies wasn’t far behind in 18th place (29.46) and Allan had a two minute improvement on his Race from last year in finishing 24th in 30.40. Michael took 88th (37.31) and third V55 and David Morris was 130th (47.15).
Horwich Jubilee Junior Series – Race 1
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Amy Davies, daughter of Chris Davies tackled the Junior Mile Race and came out winning the girls race in a splendid time of 6.07. Amy, who won’t be eleven until August this year was in a combined field of 67 boys and girls came in eleventh overall and first girl by a clear nine seconds.
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St. Annes Junior Triathlons, Lancashire
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Billy Walpole entered the St Annes Junior Triathlon on 18th May and competed in the T2 Age category, finishing 6th overall which was a good result. His combined Swim, Bike and Run time was 28.05 compared less than three minutes behind the winner and was very competitive in all the sections. On the Swim he was faster than the two lads who finished in front of him, just 8 seconds off the fourth place finisher and 30 seconds off the same lad George Bell who finished 4th overall.
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Worden Park 10k, Leyland
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In a not as ‘easy as you think 10K’ Samantha McCreadie, Kaylie Panaro and David Morris all tackled the Worden Race on May 18th won by Rob Afleck in a time of 34.51 which gives some indication as to the nature of the course. Sam got bundled over at the start and lost some time, but recovered to be the first Harrier back in 26th place out of the 207 runners and in a time of 41.05. Kaylie was 7th (48.27) and David 155th (59.06).
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Brathay Windermere Marathon
And a big hats off to Claire Bridge who put herself through the ‘mincer’ to run this Marathon in memory of her father and to raise money in his name. V40 Claire finished in 624th place in a time of 5.30.45. Claire has raised £657.20 todate and if you wish to make a contribution, just follow this link.
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