Offerton 10K – Wednesday 7th July 2010
Having run this race last year I realised what I was letting myself in for and that a three lap course meant tackling the hill in Vernon Park three times but very supportive marshals give you plenty of encouragement to get you up the hill.
The race starts off with 800m on the running track before heading into the park, at 2km as I entered Vernon Park a spectator decided to cross the path right in front of me but fortunately my trusty side-step from my rugby days hasn’t deserted me yet and I didn’t have to slow down too much. A familiar pattern occurred as the race progressed where I seemed to over-take a group of women from Stockport Harriers on the hill who would then come back past me as we got back to the flat sections. So once we reached the top of the hill for the last time I was determined to stay ahead to the finish and I managed it……just!
If you don’t mind a few hills then definitely a race I would recommend.
1 David Hamilton (Southport & Waterloo AC) 36.01
32 Matt Atkinson 43.35
47 Paul Norris 45.04 1MV50
165 ran.
Results at http://www.ukresults.net/2010/off10ka.html
Matt Atkinson