Ealing Half Marathon- Sunday 28th September.
The Ealing Half Marathon is West London’s only fully road closed half marathon and voted the UK’s best half marathon three years in a row making it a must-do race in the running calendar. The route is a single lap taking in parts of central Ealing, Montpellier, Pitshanger, West Ealing, Hanwell and St Stephen’s before returning to and finishing at Walpole Park.
Continuing with her incredible running streak Donna Harris completed this half with another PB in 1:57:13 and describing the route she said it was a hilly one but well supported all around the route. Well done Donna, congratulations on your PB and Good Luck in Dublin!
Donna Harris
Warsaw Marathon- Sunday 28th September
Mags Komorowska stormed round this marathon with a time of 3:39:52 despite having a few issues with her hamstring recently. The route takes you through landmarks of the Capital city of Poland and what particularly stands out is the lovely story regarding the finishers medal which is made of 2 sections, one section which Mags will be handing to her Dad who trained for the first Warsaw marathon in 1979 but sadly he could not run due to an injury therefore she wanted to finish what he started. Congratulations Mags amazing performance, your family and your GBRC family are very proud of you. Fantastic running.
Mags- that smile says it all!
Dorney Lake Duathlon- Saturday 4th October
Our Chairman, Paul Davison travelled to Windsor for the opportunity of racing around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue and completed the Duathlon. It was in Paul’s words a ridiculously windy race which consisted of 10k run, 39k bike and finishing with a 5k run. Paul was 15th overall and 3rd in age category. Hopefully next time will be less calm conditions but fantastic, well done Mr Chairman!
Archived picture of a relaxed looking Paul D!
Southend 10K- Sunday 5th October Essex County 10k Championship Event.
Steve Bullen took part in this race, which is described as a flat out and back, traffic-free course along Southend seafront and incorporating a section on the wide footpaths of Gunners Park. Despite “Storm Amy” and a rushed start with no opportunity of a warmup Steve had a magnificent run finishing in 39:18. Well done Steve another spectacular race.
Steve Bullen
Sunday 5th October- Chester Marathon.
This marathon is the 6th largest marathon in the UK and 3 times winner of the UK’s Best marathon and it is also the only marathon in the UK that spans across both England and Wales, the route takes in the beautiful surrounding landscapes and villages that both Counties have to offer. Kelly Hayhoe completed this marathon in an incredible time of 03:35:16 taking an unbelievable 40 mins off her PB. Fantastic running Kelly, very well done.
Mr and Mrs Hayhoe
Park Runners!
“Storm Amy” did not appear to deter “Team Lyon” who braved the elements at Harwich with Anna finishing in 25:57 and Harvey in 27:53.
Team Lyon!
Mary Taylor also braved the elements and completed Harwich Parkrun in 29:37 which was the first time for Mary at Harwich, and she will be back just to visit the local Deli apparently!!
Mary Taylor
Last week Scott Young completed his 250th parkrun at Colchester Castle Park, this is not 250 in total but 250 at Colchester, he is currently on 375 park runs altogether! Now that is just showing off!! Amazing achievement Scott, well done!
Scott Young
Sarah Evans gained another 1st lady position on Saturday at Markshall finishing in 20:21 followed by Austin Mitchell finishing 9th in 20:17, and Craig Mitchell finishing 10th in 20:22. Well done guys amazing run. Who paced who I wonder!
Sarah and The “Mitchells”
Tim Clifton
I finish this report by paying a special tribute to this awesome young man and fellow race reporter Mr Tim Clifton who has achieved something simply outstanding and so often keeps himself under the radar.
Tim recently completed 2000 days of running every single day. That is 5.5 years of running every single day without missing a single day. He has averaged 4.75 miles a day including running marathons and ultra-marathons in all corners of the World and in every form of weather you can only imagine! He has even run whilst suffering from Covid, food poisoning and squeezing one in just before catching a 3am flight!!
Total- 9498 miles or 15285km! Congratulations Tim you are an incredible athlete, member and race reporter!
Tremendous Tim!
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