Report from Ian Callister:-
Rob Webb is leading the Veterans Fell Running League after 6 races. Andy Gosnell is in second position and Peter Cooper in third position.
Moira Hall is leading the Ladies league with Liza Motley second and Julie Moore third. The following positions have been calculated from each runners best 3 races:-
1 Rob Webb V60 153+24=177
2 Andy Gosnell V50 151+12=163
3 Peter Cooper V60 138+24=162
4 Alan Sandford V40 132+24=159
5 Roger Moughtin V60 132+24=156
6 Ian Callister V55 139=18=157
7 Les Brown V55 137+18=155
8 Lewis Veale V40 143+0 =143
9 Moira Hall LV60 117+24=141
10 Geoff Hall V60 117+24=141
11= Barry Moore V40 132+0 =132
Liza Motley LV45 126+6 =132
13 Jackie Moore LV40 124+0 =124
14 Nicky Kennaugh LV40 123+0 =123
LADIES
1 Moira Hall V60 144+24=168
2 Liza Motley V45 159+6 =165
3 Jackie Moore V40 150+0 =150
4 Nicky Kennaugh V40 148+0 =148
5 JanetteGledhill V45 106+4 =110 2 races
6 Alison Corlett V45 93+4 =97 2 races
Enid Watson -- Wins! See report HERE
IOMVAC Running League, from Alan Postlethwaite, after 3 on-island races:- HERE
Manx half marathon named in top 10 running events.
The Isle of Man Half Marathon is one of the top ten running events in the British Isles according to a UK newspaper.The Independent has compiled a list of ten shorter alternatives to the London Marathon. The paper says the half marathon provides plenty for the semi-serious runner as well as lovely views. This years Marathon and Half Marathon take place on July 22nd. See more HERE See our event website HERE
The IOMVAC Committee have organised discounted massages for our members with Steve Brearley. Injury consultations: members to pay £10 (normal cost £18). Half-hour sports massages: members to pay £15 (normal cost £25). Steve is based at Living Well at the Hilton, Douglas. Contact him on 453072.
Alan Sandford & Kevan Osborn were two of the five thousand runners who took part in a 5 mile race at London's Olympic Park, becoming the first people to cross the new stadium's finish line.
People were picked at random from almost 43,000 entrants from around the UK. They started at the Orbit Tower and passed many of the Games venues before finishing in the Olympic Stadium spurred on in the final 300m by the sound of the theme from classic athletics film, Chariots of Fire.
Further details and report from Alan in the next club newsletter.
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Report from Mo Kelly:-
In ideal conditions, the Dursley Stott Spring Handicap races were held on the NSC perimeter roadway on Thursday 15 March . The 5K walk, with 14 entrants, was won by Alexandra Valentine. Fastest on the night was Richard Gerrard and the fastest lady was Michelle Turner. Henry de Silva claimed a personal best. The 10K run had 45 starters with Richard Radcliffe taking the win ahead of Kevin Deakes and Alan Postlethwaite. Fastest time was set by Ed Gumbley just 5 seconds ahead of Gianni Epifani. There was also only 5 seconds between fastest lady, Caroline Mayers, and second lady Judith Quane. Both events were very well supported. Many thanks to the time-keeper, lap-scorers, marshals and helpers.
RESULTS: Walk HERE and Run HERE
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