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In the build up to forthcoming marathons, three members of the club took part in build up races as far away as Cheshire and West London. Carl Avery travelled to Wilmslow, where he placed third in a quality field at the Wilmslow Half Marathon, part of the town’s Running Festival. Finishing in a time of 1 hour 5 minutes 54 seconds, Carl was only beaten by Kenyan Dennis Kipemboi Cheruiyot, 2nd in 1:03:15, and Liverpool Harrier Jonny Mellor, who won in a time of 1:02:06. Meanwhile, in his preparations for the London Marathon, Andy Lawrence went several miles further, finishing 11th in the Hillingdon 20 miler in a time of 1:54:18 behind race winner Alexander Leptretre of Highgate Harriers (1:42:26). Lawrence was only two places ahead of club colleague Ade Whitwam, 13th in 1:57:09 and first over 40 year old. The previous weekend saw Ali Douglas win the Alnwick Castle 10k organised by Wild Deer Events in a time of 35 minutes 3 seconds. David Stabler was 3rd in 38:24 and also first Over 40. Also finishing from the club was Cinty Wake, 126th in 1:11: 12. Jane and Richard Kirby took in the Leighton Hall Trail half marathon on the same day, with a great run by Jane seeing her finish as 2nd female finisher in 2:07:57 and 1st in her age category. Richard was 37th overall and 7th O/50 in 2:16:55. And finally, on 18 March, Andrew Hebden completed his first ultra marathon, the Spring Canal Canter in Leeds, part of the Grim Up North series. He finished in first place, covering the 32-mile course in 3 hours 58 minutes.  Jane and Richard Kirby Comments are closed.
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