The Boothstown Wobble has been "run" in Boothstown for over 20 years. After a gap of a couple of years, the Wobble was brought back to life with the help of the Boothstown Residents Association.
The wobble is an unusual distance of 5.5k but provides a chance to run, walk or stagger around some of the beautiful areas of this Salford village. The course was very good (so good I went round again to ‘warm down’) incorporating part of our training run up to Astley Village and the canal back towards Worsley but on the opposite side to what we normally run. Weather was kind although the heavens opened shortly after the presentation of the prizes
A&T were considerably outnumbered by Atherton Running Club, who had an excellent turnout (nice to see so many familiar faces) Having said that A&T were well represented with Gary Atherton, Josie Maley, Ian Hamilton, Clare Unsworth & myself (Mark Riches) – sorry if I missed anyone but I can’t find any official results!
Rebecca Atkinson & Ben Batt, stars of TV's award winning "Shameless" started the race & presented the prizes (see above)
Gary had an excellent run despite only deciding to race when he woke up on Sunday morning! I was next A&T finisher running with my daughter, Laura, who was first lady. Josie was next (& 2nd lady) continuing to improve with ever race. Ian was next; despite drinking 8 pints the previous night supporting England (lost cause springs to mind!) Clare completed the A&T line up; she had another great run & in her own words – “I didn't come anywhere near last and am chuffed to bits!”
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