Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Of Marathons and Babies

[Adrian Kearns in an earlier 2007 race]

The 25th New Forest Marathon was held on Sunday 16/09/2007. The winner was 47 year old Mark Hargreaves of Bournemouth AC in 2:38:30, who was so quick that he got in front of the lead car, that led to some confusion when it escorted 2nd place Veisters Dude of Crawley AC across the finishing line in 2:49:46. First lady home was Dorset Doddler Lynda Faulkner in 3:16:36. Exmouth Harrier Adrian Kearns finished 29th out of 441 in 3:14:11.

The Truro Half Marathon was won by Jim Cole of Tavistock A C in 1:15:06. Exmouth Harrier Steve Tancock came 56th in 1:31:43, out of the field of 578 finishers.

Apologies and congratulations to Exmouth Harrier Ben White, who was missed from the report on the Grizzly, which he completed in 3:49:33 for 472nd place.

Congratulations, also, to Hannah Dupain who missed this year’s Grizzly due to the impending birth of her baby boy Aiden. He kept the whole club waiting far too long before making his appearance, but has now decided that mum will be able to resume training shortly in preparation for next year’s Grizzly.

(LT)

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