27th July 2010

[Ranson]

HRR Marathon Specialists Andy Wilmot and Bob Parmenter did the Bury St Edmunds Challenge Off-road Marathon. Bob and Andy did it more or less together, both completing
an extra, unnecessary, 3.5 mile loop, (meaning they did a total distance of
just over 30 miles). Andy finished in 6 hrs 30 mins and Bob 6 hrs 32 mins.

Chairman Keith Thorogood and Club Captain Wayne Kern completed the Brantham Friday 5. A 5 mile race near Manningtree. Times recorded:

Wayne 33.33
Keith 42.15

In the associated fun run, Junior HRR Callum Tricker stopped the clock in 7.06.


Ultra Specialist Matt Biggin ran the Downland Challenge Ultra which is a 30 mile trail run across the South Downs, taking in sights such as the Jack & Jill Windmills and Ditchling Beacon which is the highest point on the South Downs. The route comprises of some significant hills requiring you to climb over 3000 feet. It was also hot pretty hot in the afternoon which meant keeping fluid levels and the factor-50 fully topped up.

The event is put on by Haywards Heath Harriers and they put on a very well organised race. Although the route wasn't signed or marshalled it would have been difficult to get lost due to the fact that the South Downs Way is pretty clearly sign-posted.

Matt finished the 30 mile course in 5 hours 14 minutes.

Matt reported ‘Highlights of the events were seeing a man running the same distance barefoot. Matt saw him at 15 miles and he was still going strong. The ground being covered was not at all barefoot friendly. Very rocky and probably very painful to run on’


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.