Tuesday, October 05, 2010

Exeter Arena 3k Series - Race 1

On Monday evening 4th October 2010 the first round of the Brooks Winter 3k Series 2010/11 commenced at the Exeter track. The event is divided into 6 separate races to reduce the number of runners on the track at one time. The overall winner of the series will be the athlete who scores best in 4 out of the 5 rounds, finishing in March 2011.

On the night in ideal conditions for racing local athlete Tom Merson stormed home to cross the finishing line first in a time of 8 minutes and 45 seconds. Representing the Harriers in the event were Andy Johnson, Roger Rowe, Dave Eveleigh, John Perratt and Les Turner.

Andy Johnson finished in a time of 11-38 with Roger Rowe finishing in a time of 11-46. Dave Eveleigh finished in a time of 13-06 and John Perratt finished in a time of 13-15. Finally, Les Turner finished in a time of 15-15. The first female runner was Felicity Elliot who finished in a time of 11-39.

(RW)

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