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WAC 20 Miles – March 2025

We had three members out at this traditional Spring Marathon warm-up race: Tom Jordan ran a gold standard 36 second pb of 2.11.36. Thomas Abbs, running his first 20 mile race, ran a gold standard time of 2.13.47 and Joanne Watkins, with a last minute entry, and on little long distance training ran 2.37.01. Well done all. Great running.

Fleet Half Marathon – March 2025

Michael Eccles had an excellent run in the Fleet Half Marathon finishing 11th overall and second M40 in a BVH and age record platinum standard pb of 1.10.30 and only a week away from the 45+ age group. Looks like his marathon training is going to plan! Well done Michael.  

Mike Groves 10k – March 2025

What a lovely sunny morning it turned out to be for our 10 members running on the new Mike Groves course. It was like a summers day. We had some excellent results too: Simon Partridge was 7th overall and first V40+ in 36.07. Lee Quibell, after trying for 5 years to run a personal best time, managed it here by…

Inter-Counties XC – March 2025

The inter-counties is an event comprising of all the top UK athletes.  It turned out to be ideal conditions with lovely sunshine and no mud to be seen anywhere, although there were a few hills to contend with. We had four members competing: First off was Joanne Watkins, who was running in the senior ladies team, and was part of…

Tokyo Marathon – March 2025

One member travelled out to Japan for one of the Big City Marathons: The weather was much hotter than Beth King has been used to but she got to the end feeling strong and finished in a very creditable 4.35. Well done Beth!