Exeter Arena 3k (race 2)

Monday evening 1st November 2010 saw the second round in the Ironbridge Winter 3k Series held at the Exeter Arena Athletic Track. The Harriers fielded a squad of six runners across the varies races, namely, Andy Johnson, Lee Russell, Dave Eveleigh, John Parrett, Jim Wyatt and Les Turner. Of the six running on the night four of those athletes took part in the first round. On a night ideal for racing Dave Eveleigh, John Parrett and Les Turner all clipped several seconds off their first round times.

The Harriers contingent faired well with Andy Johnson finishing in a time of 11-42. Lee Russell finished in a time of 12.46. Dave Eveleigh finished in a time of 12-52. John Perratt finished in a time 13-02. Jim Wyatt finished in a time of 14-26 and Les Turner completed the Harriers squad in a time of 15-02.

The first runner to finish the distance was James Denne running for Exeter Harriers in a time of 8 minutes and 57 seconds, but some 7 seconds slower than our own Tom Merson's first round time. Unfortunately Tom was unable to compete in the second race.

The first female athlete was Charlotte Davies, running for Exeter University, who finished in a time of 10-33.

The third round of the series is to be staged on Monday 6th December at the same venue.

(RW)