Sweatshop 10, Blackpool – Sunday 15th March
Gail and I ventured the 60 mile journey to Blackpool to run this 10 mile race in preparation for the half marathon next week. The course was changed from previous years, instead of being out and back, it was 2 laps of running with the Blackpool tower in sight when running South along the coast.
A pretty course, not flat, running along the top and bottom coastal paths, with inclines between the two. Both of us found it to be an enjoyable race, quite tough, very well organised and would definitely do it again. I was happy with my 'average' time, however Gail pushed it (as not doing the half next week) for a PB, achieving one by 1.5mins! Well done Gail, who also bagged 3rd F40!!!
A great day out, topped with homemade rice pudding and a Starbucks coffee on the way home!
Results
| Pos | M | F | Name | Cat | CatPos | Club | Pace per km/m | Time | ||
| 1 | 1 | David Rigby | M | (001/043) | Preston Harriers | 03.17/05.17 | 00:52:50 | |||
| 26 | 1 | Bev Simons | F45 | (001/015) | Salford Harriers & AC | 03.53/06.15 | 01:02:30 | |||
| 106 | 15 | Gail Hill | F40 | (003/011) | Wilmslow RC | 04.44/07.36 | 01:16:04 | |||
| 197 | 48 | Nina Birch | F | (013/022) | Wilmslow RC | 05.31/08.53 | 01:28:46 |
(274 finishers)
Gail & Nina
Well done girls-certainly no average time Nina!
well done both!!