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Mark's Column - 27th June 2010Warrington 10k 24th June 2010 Not the quickest 10k in the world, however, certainly gaining in popularity is the Warrington 10k, where Simon Jeffs, Graham Earlham and Jon Cole certainly made their impact for Ellesmere Port, running around Woolston Linear Park, East Warrington and surrounding roads on a tricky twisty and turny course. Winning the race was Damian Nichols of Wilmslow RC in 32:18(5:11 m/m ), 2nd place going to James Scott-Buccleuch of Stockport Harriers in 33:44 (5:25 m/m) and 3rd Andrew Lamont 34:23 (5:32 m/m ). Simon Jeffs was first man home for EPRC running strongly if not as quickly as he'd wanted placing 28th in 37:32 (6:02 m/m). Simon will now be concentrating on speed work and is targeting the Dollgelau 5 Miler at the end of July. Graham Earlham was next home in 34th position in 38:09 (6:08 m/m) running his quickest 10k for some time and showing that he's now got the racing bug back. However performance of the day remain with Jon Cole. After over a year of trying, Jon managed to breach the holy grail of 10k club running smashing 40 minutes for the first time. Placing 50th in a superb new PB of 39:39 (6:22 m/m) Jon must now remain focused and set himself a new target of breaking in the 38's by the end of summer.
Hoylake Rotary 10k 27th June 2010 Over in Wallasey Brian Griffiths was ripping up the tarmac in superb style with a great run on this popular but tough 10k. The race goes along Morton Common past the popular lighthouse along scenic coastal roads around the golf course and back along the coastal path to the common. The heat was a major factor with the mercury hitting 28C for the start of the race, so fast times were out of the question. However, Brian acquitted himself well in the conditions posting 45:35 (7:20 m/m). However, official results are still to be released.
Running At Ellesmere Port Running Club Finally, anyone wishing to join the club whether beginner or competent runner, we meet at the Whitby Sports and Social Club on Tuesdays and Fridays at 6.45pm to commence running at 7pm and welcome all abilities in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Please be aware that a beginners club every Wednesday night is also running until 29th September. If you can only run 200m or run a mile, feel free to join Gary Richards for the beginners sessions following his expert advice. All that is asked is, be at the Whitby Sports & Social Club for 6:40pm and a 6:45pm start. For more information, see www.ellesmereportrunningclub.org.uk
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