This article includes reports from a series of half marathons at Yeovil and Fleet, Harrier success in the Somerset Series race The Big Cheese, and a reminder to enter the upcoming Butleigh Multi Terrain race.
Rosie Park running the Yeovil Half
The Big Cheese
Matt Lusby leading the way at The Big Cheese
Congratulations to Matt Lusby who was first home on the very muddy and hilly Big Cheese race. Held on the 17th March, starting and finishing in Cheddar, The Big Cheese is a 15 mile off-road fell race across the Mendips Hills, with over 2000ft of climbing. The Big Cheese was the 3rd race in the Somerset Series.
Matt was rewarded with a selection of cheese and crackers, complemented by a few Cheddar Ales for being first across the finish line.
Full results here.
Yeovil Half Marathon
On Sunday 24th March, a handful of Harriers hit the roads of Yeovil to complete the Yeovil Half Marathon. The route followed closed roads around the town centre before heading along the entire length of Yeovil Country Park. The route then left the town on the western side to Montacute House, before returning on quiet country roads to the Town Centre finish in the Quedam Shopping Centre.
Harrier Results:
95th Rosie Park - 1:38:05 (2nd F30)
205th Robert Moore - 1:48:28
241st Fergus Crawford - 1:51:07
Full results here.
Rosie, Rob and Fergus enjoying a celebratory cider.
Fleet Half Marathon
A PB performance from Alex Coombs
Another half marathon was taking place on 24th March in Fleet. Organised by Fleet & Crookham AC, the race is popular with runners testing their legs and practising their race routine in preparation for the London Marathon in April. Four Harriers made the journey to Hampshire, hoping for strong performances. Despite some strong winds, the conditions were near perfect.
Harrier Results:
9th Christian Green - 1:09:12 (PB)
15th Zak Hurrell - 1:11:34 (PB)
25th Alexander Coombs - 1:13:13 (PB)
46th Matt Lusby - 1:15:16
The group managed to claim 2nd in the team event, with Christian Green leading the way and finishing with a sub 70 minutes half marathon for the first time.
Full results here.
Happy faces after a race of PBs.
Zak, Chris, Alex and Matt with their medals.
Butleigh Multi Terrain
It is not too late to enter the Butleigh Multi Terrain race. The race will be held on Sunday 14th April and it is the 5th race in the Somerset Series. Further details can be found here or enter online here.
Membership Update
Please keep an eye out for membership renewals as we approach April and the start of the new membership year.
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