It was a fine day that welcomed Burnden Road Runners to the Lancaster Riverside Half Marathon– part of this year’s Club Championship.
The course is a fast and flat route with two out and back sections to conquer. Runners are treated to views of the River Lune as they follow the paths towards Morecambe and back.
First home for Burnden was Suleman Badat in 1:23:44 with Gareth Doherty following 8 minutes later in 1:31:14 and Paul Duke third in 1:33:51.
First ladies for the Club were Gwen Kinloch in 1:40:16, Lyndsay Darbyshire in 1:43:33 and Linda Doherty in 1:51:10.
Other results –
Martin Fielding – 1:39:46, Andrew Norman – 1:40:22, Stephen Horsman – 1:41:17, Paul Willan – 1:45:18, Martin Whitehead – 1:48:36, Andrew Crawford – 1:50:01, Adrian Ashburn – 1:51:20, Holly Smith - 1:55:52, Anne Ferguson – 1:57:00, Lawrence McDonald – 1:57:02, Martin Archer – 1:59:33, Bernie Jones – 1:59:36, Shirley Staveley – 2:01:17, Steven Bate – 2:01:19, Elaine Roper – 2:02:34, Colm O’Brien – 2:04:18, Andy Warburton – 2:05:30, Jane Forrest – 2:05:32, Teresa Riley – 2:15:06, Emma Walker – 2:16:41, Kelly Sullavan – 2:18:32, Rich Burns – 2:20:53, Simon Entwistle – 2:22:36, Katie Walsh – 2:27:05, Nia Bell – 2:27:16, Carolyn Edwards – 2:28:22, Jackie Oakes – 2:30:36, Joanna Warburton – 2:35:57, Jennifer Entwistle – 2:38:31, Anthony Fulop – 2:44:22, Gillian McGowan – 3:14:30.
Ian Mann completed the 10K in 1:23:40.
WINNARD CONQUERS SCOTTISH HALF
Always onto a winner with his running, Rick Winnard was up in the Highlands for the Scottish Half and hit his target with a sub 2:10 time.
Described as a ‘seriously flat and rapid route’, the event starts just outside of Edinburgh and leads runners along the East Lothian Golf Coast before finishing in the final furlong at Musselburgh Racecourse – Scotland’s oldest racecourse.
Rick crossed the final furlong in 2:07:52.
FILIO RUNS THE LIGHTS
Blackpool’s Run the Lights is an annual event incorporating a 10K and a 5K race with the dazzling spectacle of the world-famous Illuminations.
Offering excitement and vibrancy along the promenade route, it is a popular feature on the race calendar and a regular run for Patrick Filio.
Patrick describe the run as ‘very entertaining’ with the first 5K hard tough with the wind. He crossed the illuminated line in an impressive 47:38.
KERMODE GETS A ROUND IN
Over in Leeds, Michael Kermode made the most of his time – slipping in both a parkrun and the Leeds Half Marathon at Roundhay Park – one of the biggest city parks in Europe. Part of the Leeds Running Festival, runners follow a varied route through stunning parkland, lakes, woodland and gardens.
Michael knocked an incredible 21 minutes from his 2023 time of 1:56:08 at this run – crossing in 1:35:31. His parkrun time was a speedy 25:07.
Michael has recently qualified as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and hopes to use these skills to benefit other Burnden Road Runners. Congratulations Michael!
MARLAND 1ST IN AGE CAT AT PARKRUN
Simon and Sue Marland are continuing their mission to conquer every UK parkrun and this week saw Simon top of the Vet tree.
Chilton Fields in Stowmarket was this week’s destination for the couple, a 3 lapped course on mixed terrain, and Simon finished first in his age category with a swift 23:15. Sue finished in 35:02.
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