Weekly Roundup, October 1st – October 7th
Vests on Tour
Nicola Jukes (Alanya, Turkey)
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There were two PBs to report this week with Gareth Richards finishing in 23:11 and Arlene Osman in 34:58.
parkrun Tourists
Pontypool
Aberystwyth
Cardiff Half Marathon
Obligatory Kit Shots
The night before the big day there were were a number of kit shots being posted from the Leigh-Anne Vowles’ very clinical shot…
…to ‘every OCD’s worst nightmare shot’ posted by Darren Kippest.
And poor Richard Sheehy got a ribbing for missing a bit when ironing his vest.
The Big Race
There were some stunning performances today with a number of PBs including Kim Price knocking 5 minutes off her Swansea HM PB, Lucy-Atkin Smith knocking 21 minutes off her Bournemouth PB and Rachel Lewis knocking off 4 minutes. In addition, Rob Bennett, Stephen Dallow, Sarah Bayton, Lisa Cook and Huw Steadman also recorded PBs. Apologies to those that also recorded a PB but I’ve missed off.
Thanks to Paul Grainger for the photos.
Lee Aherne: First Green Vest Home
A huge congratulations to Lee Aherne who was the first Green Vest home in a stunning time of 01:13:54! He took 1st place in his age category and may also have taken the fastest half marathon time in his age category this year beating the current best by 4 seconds.
Post-Race
Blaze the Biblins
The Final Hill
The last hill of the race was a toughie with some running but most power walking up it.
But despite the pain, some put on a brave face!
Post-Race Cool Down
Peter Hire was unfortunate to have a puncture on the way to the race so post-race was spent helping him change his wheel. We did ask the ladies for a hand but they just wound their windows up and drove off!
Sunday Runs
Dave Heads Up The Tumble Again
Coombe Hill Boer War Memorial
Whilst away for work, Stephen Carter squeezed in a run to the Coombe Hill Boer War Memorial and it looked like a stunning place to run.
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