29 September 2018
Race No. 96 in my 100 race challenge should have taken place a couple of months ago, but a nasty virus caught from my 2 year old grandson, Alfie ( God Bless the little smasher), meant five weeks out of action. So it was back to training again, before I could even think of racing. So the first N.E. Harrier League cross country of the season, at Wrekenton, became the much delayed race number 96.
Under a lovely blue sky it just didn't seem like crosss country season, but whose complaining? I certainly wasn't complaining about the weather, nor the fact that I had only to complete two of the three laps, for, as a V65 Vet., I could now run with the Ladies.
It would be wonderful if I could claim any part in Tynedale Ladies actually winning the event, but as a non-counter I cannot do so - pity! Tynedale's Lisa Tang was the winner of this race in 25.51, backed up by Rachel Vincent (6th), Jeannie Brady (15th), Kim Bluck (48th), Elizabeth Earle (90th)and Kirstie Anderson (115th). They were ably supported by Steph Bingham (140th), Charlie Pinkney(161st) just ahead of me, in 179th position. Carol Marshall and Louise Griffin were ninth and 10th Tynedale Ladies. 450 ladies ran today.
So for my comeback in cross country, I would declare myself well pleased. My next challenge is back on the roads, for the Hexham 10K next Sunday 28 October 2018. I am looking to see if I can start chipping the minutes off my current 10K time , the future target being 50 minutes, here's hoping.
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| Tynedale Mens' Team |
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| Tynedale Lades Team plus Me |
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