LSARRC News 8th October 2013

Koth (Leading), with Richmond and Quarmby in pursuit,
 the Hall as the backdrop in the Lytham Hall 5k

The local Lytham Hall Autumn 5K on Sunday proved a draw to many Lytham runners who, at thirteen strong, made up the largest group. Lytham St Annes RRC placings included fourth overall, the fifth woman and two age category winners. Picturesque Lytham Hall and its grounds provided an excellent venue for the race, now in its fifth year. The course follows single lap of the Forest Drive estate.

Joe Greenwood achieved a great race position race by finishing fourth, just outside the prizes, in an impressive 17:32.  Graham Webster, second home for LSARRC, took the MV60 prize in 15th place and 19:09.  A trio of Lytham runners, Roy Upton, 19^th in 19:53, Willie Richmond, 20th in 19:59 (making a club V50 gold standard) and Steve Quarmby, 21st in 20:45, were the next in for the Club.  Upton was third in the MV45 while Richmond and Quarmby were second and third MV50s respectively.  Melanie Koth finished three places further back, fifth woman in 21:13, 2^nd FV40 and club gold standard.  The second age category winner was Pamela Hardman who, newly graduated to the WV55, took that prize.  Dawn Bloor, WV45 and Fiona Geldard, WV50, were both second in their age groups.

Joe Greenwood pushes his lead for Lytham

 

Lytham Hall Autumn 10k FULL RESULTS: 

4th Joe Greenwood, 17:32; 15th Graham Webster, MV60, 19:09; 19th Roy Upton, MV45,19:53; 20^th Willie Richmond, MV50, 19:59; 21st Steve Quarmby, MV50, 20:45; 24th Melanie Koth, WV40, 21:13; 45th Dawn Bloor, WV45, 24:30; 46th Fiona Geldard, WV50,  24:37; 53rd Rebecca Willetts, WV40, 24:53; 58^th  Pamela Hardman, WV55, 25:22; Liz Boon, WV40, 25:32; 62nd Greg Oulton, MV45, 25:36; 69th James Whitworth, MV65, 26:18.

Lytham members assembled at Lytham Hall. From L-R
Steve Quarmby, Mel Koth, Willie Richmond, Graham Webster,
Roy Upton, Greg Oulton, Liz Boon, Joe Greenwood, Bec Willets, Pam Hardman and Dawn Bloor.

Felicity Wolohan going
strong in her 1st marathon

The MBNA Chester Marathon took place in the mild and pleasant conditions that Sunday afforded, with three Lytham competitors amongst the field. Run on a fast course, starting and finishing at Chester Racecourse, the 26.2 mile course took in the historic City of Chester and stunning Cheshire and North Wales villages and countryside. The route crossed the Old Dee Bridge out of the city and crossed the border into Wales, passing through Holt village and crossing the ancient Roman bridge at Farndon to return to England, to Chester and the much anticipated finish.

Tom Haworth was the first Lytham contender ^th overall. Marathon debutantes Katharine Hoyland and Felicity Wolohan achieved superb times, crossing the line at 3.47.31 and 3.56.50 respectively. Hoyland was 964^th finisher overall and 138^th woman, and Wolohan 1249^th overall and 200^th woman.home in 3.12.02, 209th.

Katharine Hoyland and Felicity Wolohan, proud finishers
At Chester Marathon 2013.

Dawn Lock represented Lytham on Sunday at the Burnley Fire Station 10K now into its 27th year and breaking new ground by modifying its long-established seven mile course to  a 10k length. Clayton le Moors Harrier Jonathan McKenna led a field of 234 home in an impressive 35:08. Lock finished in 1:14:35.

Mark Willett was in the capital city for The Royal Parks Half marathon on Sunday and appreciated the scenic course and the unusual wooden design medal. He finished in 1.26.39 and now having completed thirty-five half marathons, is well on his way to his final goal of 40.

The annual Lytham organised Green Drive Five race is fast approaching, to be held on Sunday 20^th October 2013. The accurately measured fast five mile course, which takes runners into the rural lanes of Warton is in addition to the inaugural Junior Mile for under-sixteens which will be run in conjunction with the seniors' race. The first 300 runners in the five miler will receive a technical t-shirt and there are generous prizes on offer.  The Junior Mile starts at 10am, the Green Drive Five at 11am.  Would-be competitors can sign in at Lytham Church of England Primary School, Park View Road, FY8 4HA from 9:30am.