Race Reports 21st July 2008

Often, the scenic and testing Burton Leonard 10k has been run in very hot conditions, but this year for once, the weather was much kinder, though wind was a factor at times. Gary Dunn was once again the winner of this latest race in the Black Sheep Series, leading home Phil Utley, 11th in 40.02 and Brett Edgeworth, 28th in 42.57 to collect the men's team prize. Congratulations to them all - they are making a habit of this! Hester Cox put in another excellent performance to come 66th in 45.54, 7th lady to finish. Ernie Huck, beginning to recover from some early season setbacks, came 70th in a very good 46.14, picking up 1st O60 prize, with Ken Evitt also getting back into form, 86th in 47.45. Sarah Somers was well pleased with her time of 50.43 which earned her 114th place, and Jill Knight continues to improve, finishing 120th in 51.32. Angela Eilbeck came 133rd in 52.36 and the list of steadily improving lady runners augurs well for the future. Judith Seaton was 159th in 56.32, Ian Codling 174th in 57.43, Jo Fambely 185th in 60.58, Cath Lumb 186th in 61.25, Eileen Howell 189th in 61.48, Phillip Craig 212th in 66.22, Marian Codling 221st in 70.13 and Pamela Sherlock 228th in 74.10.
The Harrogate League Handicap was also held this week, but results are not yet available.
Preparations are well underway for the Thirsk 10 Road Race, to be held this year on Nov 30th. It is a Northern 10 Mile Championship race, and details and entry form, plus any other information about the club, can be found on the website at www.thirskandsowerbyharriers.co.uk