Whitley 10K

Nice sunny Sunday morning, pleasantly undulating leafy lanes, perfect for a Sunday jog along the country lanes of Higher and Lower Whitley – and a large, keen crowd had got up for the 10K.

As we lined up Mike Halman confided that he wasn’t going to run “fast” after his victory over 5 miles the day before.  There was a bit of discussion about where the start line was and suddenly we were off.  After about quarter of a mile there was some confusion at the fork in the road just after the duck pond.  The leading pack went right, the marshall signalled left and I dashed through to momentarily take the lead.  Shortly after that Mike disappeared as quickly as ever on his way to a sub 33s time.  My own race became more about navigation as I lost sight of the runners both ahead and behind.  The final mile involved weaving through the stragglers of the Fun Runners and a quick run round the village field.  Mike Cooper and Jane were close behind followed by Tony (limping), Don, Ian and Julie.

2 Mike Halman 32.52

4 Rob Downs 34.49

42 Mike Cooper 40.32

51 Jane Clarke 41.22

65 Tony Hulme 42.14

103 Don Bullough 46.07

114 Ian Ashcroft 46.44

133 Julie Lucas 48.31

276 finishers

Rob

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