29th June 2010

[Ranson]

Halstead Road Runners’ distance specialist Matt Biggin and friend Mike Hale clocked an amazing 101km on Sunday the 27th June. Special report from Matt Biggin:

“The Stour Valley Path stretches from Newmarket all the way to Cattawade, passing through some of the most beautiful countryside in England. My goal was to run the 101km route in one continuous effort. I knew it would be hard, had put the training time in and had planned for all sorts of issues, but what I'd never considered was that I would be running it on the hottest day of the year.

I wasn't doing this alone though, my friend Mike planned to mountain bike along with me. In fact he provided much inspiration during the day with his fortitude and determination.

Heat didn't play much of a factor in the first 60kms and we reached Sudbury feeling good and knowing that we were well passed the half way mark. For the final 40kms the primary focus was heat management, fluid intake and simply putting one foot in front of the other. I finally finished in 13 hours and took a well earned dip in the Stour.

I offer our heartfelt thanks to HRR Members Nathan Roulson, Richard Tiller and Maurice Young for looking after us all day long. Without them there's little chance that we would have completed the route. Thanks also go to all those who offered their support.

The day was dedicated to Mike's mother who sadly passed away recently after battling cancer for several years. At the last count our efforts raised £1072 for the Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity.”

Andy Wilmot and Bob Parmenter did the 26.4 mile Herts Hobble Offroad Marathon, at
Wheathampstead. In extremely hot conditions , with hard underfoot
conditions. Andy finished in 5hrs 23 mins and Bob managed 6 hrs 10 mins.

Four Club members’ completed the Bury Friday 5 hosted by Bury Pacers. Over a 5 mile course the following results were recorded:


Wayne Kern 33.46
Andy Wilmot 38.40
Chris Hill 41.36
Keith Thorogood 43.48

Junior HRR Callum Tricker competed over a shorter course, stopping the clock at
7 minutes 26 seconds


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.