Radcliffe runners make the headlines at Media City29 May 2023 (by D.Cartwright) |
Podium places and tough climbs were on the cards for Radcliffe AC runners who headed to the city and the hills for two contrasting club championship races.
RAC had a great turnout at the midweek Run Media City 5k in Salford, part of the club’s road and trail championship.
Steven Fawcett was first MV45 and tenth overall in a pacy 20:50 and Adam Wills clocked 21:21 to claim first MV40.
The next Radcliffe runner home was Ethan Malone in 23:38 followed by Amanda Callan who was third FV40 in 23:47 and Charlotte Holden in 25:58. The great performances continued with Stephen Crowe who was second MV60 in 27:11, and other results were: Helen Kay (second FV50 28:22), Caroline Malone (third FV50 29:34), Zoe Dewhurst (33:51), Iain Harris (first MV70 35:54), Mike Scott (2nd MV65 in 37.38) and Bev Quinton (second FV55 38:30).
Meanwhile, Kevin Dewhurst clocked 1:04:03 in the Run Media City 10k on the same night.
A trio of Radcliffe runners took on tough climbs at the 7.3-mile Shepherd’s Crook Fell Race in Rossendale, part of the club’s fell championship. The course has around 1,476 ft of climbing and is also a fixture in the Run The Moors Fell Grand Prix which is contested by local clubs.
Mark Garner was an impressive 42nd in 1:24:51. The wins continued when Kath Davies was first WV60 in 1:39:41, finishing 18 seconds ahead of teammate Karen Doherty.
Katherine Biddle flew the flag for RAC in The Netherlands when she completed Zuiderpark parkrun in 27:17.
Closer to home, members also clocked great times at a variety of parkruns. The biggest contingent was at Heaton Park where Marc Taylor ran 19:03 followed by Mark Garner (20:50), Mark Taylor (21:20), Ethan Malone (23:58), Charlotte Holden (26:44) and Martin Archer (29:00) who was pacing a friend.
Rob Shiels was a fantastic sixth at Bolton Parkrun in 21:00 and other times were: Mark Williams (26:30), David Schofield (31:06) and Natalie Hitchen (35:37).
Results from elsewhere: Ellesmere Port – Elaine Bailey (29:17); Peel – Andy Wheeler (33:55); Sale Water – Chemane Golding (26:02); Sheffield Castle – Stephen Crowe (28:09); Sutton Manor – Peter Hunter (24:28); Talkin Tarn Country Park – Vince Ashton (40:39); University Parks – Helen Kay (29:16) and Bev Quinton (39:52); Watergrove – Sheila Jones (28:08) and Kath Davies (29:13); Worsley Woods – Tracy Wroe (32:17) and Sarah Rushton (35:54).
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