8th June 2010

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Halstead Road Runners Paul Frindle, Don English and Lorraine Garnham completed the Braintree and District Triathlon held at Halstead Leisure Centre. The race incorporated a 400m pool swim, followed by a 21km cycle ride on a rural single lap course and finished with a 5km run on paths and grassland. For Lorraine this was her first Triathlon. Very well done Lorraine!

Men
61st Paul Frindle total time 1:13:14
71st Don English 1:14:23

Women
36th Lorraine Garnham 1:33:30

Andy Wilmot and Bob Parmenter completed the 26.9 mile Poppyline off-road Marathon in Sheringham. In warm humid conditions with a brief thunderstorm, Andy recorded 5hrs 17 minutes and Bob 5hrs 45 minutes.

Three club members completed the Friday 5 at Kirton, hosted by Ipswich JAFFA running club. Results as follows:

Wayne Kern 34.25
Keith Thorogood 43.38
Chris Hill 45.27

Later in the weekend Wayne and Keith also completed the Tilty Hilly 5 mile race hosted by Grange Farm and Dunmow Runners. In humid conditions the following results were recorded:

58th Wayne Kern 35:58
194th Keith Thorogood 48:10

In the fun run event, Junior HRR Callum Tricker recorded a time of 8:46

WELL DONE to all!

For senior membership enquiries please call Club Captain Wayne Kern 07801 722794 and for juniors (8-15 year olds) please contact Peri Collins 01787 223150.