This year’s Outlying Run was held at Swanage in the Isle of Purbeck. We were blessed by great weather, some wonderful coastal running, plenty of hills and the occasional castle. Plus the creature comforts of great accommodation and excellent food…
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May’s Second Sunday 5
Joe Gale led home this month’s field of 79 runners including 14 Saltires. It was a beautiful day for running and big thanks, as ever, to our helpful team of eight pioneers and timekeepers. THH results below.
Thames leads the London Marathon (for the first mile)
Ten Thames men and ladies toed the line for this year’s London Marathon. Stars of the show were Richard Ollington – who put in a 4.30 first mile to mix it with the leaders – before settling in for a 2.34 showing. And Rebekah Edgar who who ran a brilliant first marathon to close in 3.05. In all we had four runners in under three hours with other great performances from the evergreen Jerry Watson (3h 10) and Toby Pearson (2h 41) and Gordon Perace (2h 37). Full draft results below.
April Second Sunday 5
Twenty Saltires toed the line for April’s Second Sunday 5. Run in lovely Spring-like conditions, Anri Cohen was first lady home with David Symons first man. THH results below.
Thames Towpath 10
Well done to Christian Pohl (1.19), Himani Gupta (1.21) and Jim Foster (1.26) who ran the Thames Towpath 10. A lovely Spring day for it!
Gordon Masters the 10 miler
Gordon Pearce dominated the 10 mile handicap in Richmond Park – both winning the race outright and also taking handicap honours. Mara Yamauchi and Rebekah Edgar came in together as fastest ladies. Results below.
Outlying Run Recce
This year’s Outlying Run is based in Swanage, Dorset and a small group of members spent a wonderful day this week doing a final check on the Youth Hostel and recce’ing routes. Here’s a taste of what to expect…
South Downs Way 50
David Symons was second M50 over this classic ultra course running from Worthing to Eastbourne. With skylarks for company most of the way it was a lovely way to spend 8 hours of running.
Paddock Wood Half Marathon
Gordon Pearce and James Chettle both had great runs for 1.11 and 1.12 respectively and 19th and 23rd spot in a high quality field.
36th Thames Hare & Hounds vs South London Harriers Mob Match
Thames won the 36th Mob Match against South London Harriers by 168 points to 340, scoring 15-a-side.