The Road Race campaign for 2010 got underway at the Chernobyl 10km in Preston with 36 entrants, which included a record turnout of 13 runners for the ladies.
The race produced some superb individual results but it was a fantastic achievement for the Club to bring home both the Men’s and Ladies’ team Prizes.
Simon Ford continued where he left off in 2009 to finish 9th overall in a time of 35:38, narrowly missing out on a PB. 2nd A&T finisher and overall V50 winner was Shaun Moran in 36:36, back to his peak after a lengthy lay-off and a new training pattern. Pete Chan, by his own admission a slow starter to the season, was relatively pleased with his 37:06.
Next followed a cluster of runners, which included Scott Christey, Mark Riches and Gary Atherton, who collected a PB with 38:10. Pete Mulleady, pre-knee op, equalled his recent PB time at Ribble Valley with 38:48. What can we expect after the op Pete?
Alan Hilton, another PB in 40:33, Terry Gardiner and John Lee all finished closely followed by Mark Lysycia and yours truly, both perhaps a little disappointed with their times.
Making her debut for the club at this distance, Josie Maley finished first Lady in 44:36, with gas still in the tank. More to come from Josie for sure.
Perhaps story of the day was Gary Stevens’ comeback after serious health problems in 2009. His time of 44:52 surpassed his expectations by some 3 minutes and was seemingly effortless.
Brenda Wane came home as 2nd Lady in 45:23 to take home the Lady Vet 45 prize, but breathing down her neck was Carole Baines in 45:36 – over 3 minutes off her PB which was achieved in the same race last year. The 50 mile per week schedule seems to be paying off for Carole.
Matt Crompton came home ahead of Craig Bradbury, who sadly struggled again with a leg injury. Ray Taylor pulled off another PB in 47:23, just pipping Dave Crowe and Paul Mason to the line.
Sue Hopkin ran her first 10km for several years and finished in 47:47 and was challenged all the way by Suzanne Gregory, another debutant at 10km, with 47:50.
Mark Crowley, despite recent injury got round in a credible 48:00, followed in by Ian Hamilton, Paul Basnett and Cliff Stanley.
The 2 Michelles were next over the line with the Fairclough variety edging out the Fuller brand by ½ minute.
Denise Babynec had an excellent run in preparation for the London Marathon in 55:53, closely supervised by her poorly husband Wayne.
Fiona Saunders and Helen Minshall, who were seen to be splashing out the fivers before the race, and sinking the pints afterwards were both pleased with their times – Fiona’s a PB 57:14.
Vanessa Thompson followed in soon afterwards and Lorraine Broadhurst and Joanne Fairhurst stuck to their task well to complete the A&T finishers.
In summary this was a superb turnout by the club and everyone seemed to enjoy the race.
The next club race is the 6 miler at Lostock on 28th February which is also the first race of the CLGP calendar. Another full field is expected so early registration is recommended.
Full Results Link http://www.ukroadraces.info/Csv_Files/2010/chernobyl.htm
Photos by Mrs C
1 comments:
An Excellent race and great day out (shopping on Capitol centre good too!), nice to see friends from A&T for the first time this year. 47.38 3 mins slower than my first race at Birchwood, but I wasn't the only one knackered. Roll on next race.....
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