The *other* big race on Sunday was the Bolton 10K and a small but determined Wilmslow team took up the challenge.
Rather long hills and an almost constant head wind dampened down the times but made for an exciting race. Mike H ran most of the race out on his own (bit like a traditional Thursday night) to finish second behind the run away winner from Scunthorpe. Rob (10th) arrived on the track as Mike was finishing and Stuart (12th) was not far behind. Mike C put in a trademark sprint round the track to ensure a top 100 place.
Rob and Stuart both won vets prizes and Wilmslow also picked up the men’s team. Together with Mike’s 2nd place this left us staggering away from Bolton with 6 trophies and a selection of camping equipment – well Stuart’s tent might come in handy next cross country season.
2 Mike Halman 34.14
10 Rob Downs 35.39 1 V40
12 Stuart Parrot 36.06 2 V40
97 Mike Cooper 41.52 16 V40
727 ran
Wilmslow 1st Men’s Team
PS. I managed to shave just under 6 minutes off my 10K PB. The next 6 may be a bit harder…
Rob