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We had 24 brave souls running this year despite the arctic conditions – and all the waiting around prior to their individual starts. There was a good turnout of about 10 spectators to cheer and guide them around the route – or had they just come for some of Alyson’s delighful chili?!
As with all handicap races, getting it just right is virtually impossible with all the different reasons of injury, recent results and of course the marathon and Yorkshire Vets weekend that had just passed. At least everyone found their way back to the finish and all in a reasonably good time – and without getting hypothermia. Good job some of the supporters had a nice warm car available – or had the excuse to get the food heated up.
First three home were three relatively new faces. In reverse order, we had Sean Scanlon with a run me of 46.40 finishing in 3rd place in 1.08.46. Second was James Finnigan with a run me of 46.40, finishing in 1.08.40, and first home was Mark Young with a run me of 43.57 finishing in 1.03.57.
Fastest lady on the night was Louise O’Brien with a run me of 44.43. Fastest man and picking up 18 places was Fred Maier with a run time of 35.24.
Unfortunately Andrew Cross was the last man over the line with a run me of 46.05, about 16 minutes behind Mark Young, but with a very good excuse of not having run for four weeks and being dragged down to the club on the night, not knowing it was a handicap race.
Many thanks to all of the supporters especially Malcolm Taylor who helped to ensure they all got off in the right order and on time, our injured runner Catherine Barrett who made sure they did not disappear into the dusk heading towards Stanningley/Pudsey, and Marion Muir for making sure we got them all in the right order with the right times at the finish.
For full results table please click here
Pictured: James Finnigan and Mark Young.
Peter Hey
