The club, despite a good turnout for the Chiltern League on the Saturday, had several runners competing in the Ridgeway Run at Tring and the Henley Half Marathon on Sunday 14th October.
The Ridgeway Run, hosted by Tring Running Club, attracted its usual high quota of club members. The tough 15K course is a challenging multi-terrain but with firm ground, a dry day and mild temperatures, conditions were good.
Stuart Ellerby, running for St Mary's University College, repeated his second place from last year, eight seconds faster this time with 57.59. Tony Sheldon was 46th in 1.09.04, Michael Turney 54th in 1.09.58, Grant Whitaker 65th in 1.11.08, Tim Dutfield 116th in 1.15.52, Patrick McKenna 126th in 1.16.25, Paul Theobald 237th in 1.24.56, Trevor Brawn 266th in 1.26.52, Douglas Ramsay 323rd in 1.30.31, and Richard Abraham 327th in 1.30.57.
Patrick received a prize for finishing in 126th position, prizes also going to those in 26th, 226th, 326th and 426th, to celebrate the 26th running of the race.
On the ladies side Cath Holloway was 66th overall and 7th lady in 1.11.09, Laura Butt 70th and 8th lady in 1.12.15, Kate Loach 160th and 20th lady in 1.18.44, Jill Wilkie 177th and 27th lady in 1.20.28, Jane Peel 260th and 48th lady in 1.26.18, Annelie Whitfield, 352nd and 83rd lady in 1.32.51, Judy Saunders 367th and 88th lady in 1.34.27, Nicky White 376th and 93rd lady in 1.34.59. Cath, Laura, Kate and Jane all did well after competing at Watford in the Chiltern league on Saturday.
Ridgeway Run Results
Meanwhile at Henley, 1832 people started the Silver Jubilee Half marathon. Kingsley Nanton added to his good run at Watford with an excellent third place in 1.16.48. Also running at Henley were David Holmes, 1st Vet 50 in 1.26.50, Doug King, 23rd Vet 50 in 1.40.42, and Reg Gilbert, 5th Vet 60 in 1.55.30. In her first half, new club member Clare Levine posted a very encouraging 1.45.24, bringing her home 42nd senior female from 411 starters in that category.
Henley Half Marathon Results
Steve Perkin