Husband & wife both bag PB's at the Sandygate Loop

The first Sandygate Loop of the year had a right royal feel to it, as it took place on the day Prince William married Kate Middleton. It proved a great way to put some life back in the legs as most of those taking part had spent much of the day glued to the telly.

Weather conditions were good, a cool breeze helped keep the temperature down. Expectations were high as the 24 runners lined up for the start. Adam Caunter and Tarquin led the way, with Adam proving to strong for Tarq, storming home in a new PB time of 23:18. Not to be outdone Tarquin also posted a PB of 23:35. I'm sure that will be the first of many battles that the two of them will have this year.

It was great to see plenty of new members make their debut on this tough undulating 4 mile course, the likes of Steve Barker, Phil Perry, Dave Taylor, Keith Anderson and Katrina Duignan, who all recorded excellent times. Other notable performances were Monkey, who knocked 33 seconds of his PB, recording a time of 27:14. Ross Becker, who took 51 seconds of his PB, crossing the line in 30:37. And finally, husband and wife team, Lucy & Rod Payne. Rodders took near enough 8 minutes of his PB! flying home in 30:16. Whilst Lucy smashed her PB by nearly 3 minutes recording a time of 35:16. That go faster juice their both drinking is certainly working!

Next month sees the introduction of the Loop run in reverse. Adrian Youngman came up with the idea at a recent committee meeting and we thought we would give it a go. Therefore throughout the year (up to September) we'll run it in reverse every other month. The date for the May race is Friday 27th, starting at the usual time of 7pm.

See you there!

Chair

PS results will be available on our website shortly

Top Photo; Lucy Payne
Middle; Rod Payne
Bottom; Katrina Duignan