British Masters Road Relays, Sutton Park, Saturday 18th May

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Running, an essentially individual and self fulfilling sport, rarely brings people together to perform as a team. The British Masters Road Relays in Sutton Park this Saturday, was an example of running being a fine team sport and illustrates the value of belonging to a quality club. There are many other events on the calendar that some might feel are a little 'mass participation', but not so the Nationals. WRC entered three teams, M35, W35 and W45 in a field of what one of our group described as 'proper runners'.
I'm pleased to report that our teams represented our club very well, with each runner producing individual and collective performances beyond what was hoped for. The measured 3 mile single lap was undulating and the weather kind. A good course.
A great result for those of us who were there, both as an effort and an experience. It's a little like the Cross Country without the mud, but with added sausage and cake (great catering, both on-site and from the girls)…and excellent team spirit.

Thanks to all for a great day out.

 
 
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Results (in full here http://www.joelee.co.uk/resindex.html )
 
M35 (33 Teams)
1st Thames Hare & Hounds   2h 06.56m
Ian Harkness                              15.44m
Chris Daniels                              16.11m
Andy Weir                                  16.05m
Ben Reynolds                              15.37m
Brian T-Pelham                           16.12m
John McFarlane                           15.57m
Matt Jones                                  15.31m
Simon Wurr                                15.39m
17th Wilmslow RC                 2h 21.23m
Graham MacNeil                          16.56m
Tom McGaff                                17.38m
Mike Hill                                     18.13m
Peter Speake                               15.41m
Nick Bishop                                 18.20m
Craig Hunt                                   18.27m
Jeremy Bygrave                           17.57m
Richard Hirons                             18.11m
 
W35 (24 Teams)
1st Serpentine RC            1h 14.36m
Victoria Carter                     18.19m
Teresa Laubenque                19.15m
Jane Fanning                       18.37m
Liz Wynn                             18.25m
6th Wilmslow RC               1h 18.17m
Sharon Johnstone                 18.44m
Diane McVey                        18.32m
Diane Bygrave                      20.16m
Janine Ellis                           20.45m
 
W45 (17 Teams) 
1st Winchester & Dist AC    55.34m
Jane Gandee                         19.23m
M McCallum                          18.46m
Lucy Elliot                             17.25m
12th Wilmslow RC               1h 07.22m
Nicky Mowat                          21.46m
Carolyn Hirons                       23.12m
Sharon Jones                         22.23m
 
 
Richard and Di

One Comment

  1. Nick Bishop
    20 May 2013 at 08:24

    As Richard points out, relays are a great day out…Totally inclusive as the team supports the runner of each leg. As the stages develop, its almost a time trial as gaps between runners grow but knowing you are part of a team. Its a great event and allows you to compete against the top “masters” across the country while reprenting your club.
    Well done all.
    Nick.

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