1st Winter 5k TT of the season

 

It was encouraging to see 21 starters down on the first of the winter time trials – unless none of them had seen the training schedule. At least the weather was dry and not too windy or cold. Unfortunately Ben had to pull out shortly after the start due to a pulled calf – hopefully he will be back running very soon.

We had 3 new time trial faces down, Jo Mingham, Chris Wilkinson and Lloyd Allen, plus 2 “old” members who had missed all the previous winters delights, Sam Taylor (with Allistair) and our Chairrman Chris Glover – both hopefully on a full return to running and chasing pb’s soon.

Our resident starter and timekeeper Jemma was missing due to child care priorities, but thankfully, Lucy, Gary, Carol and Allistair stood in and all seemed to go fairly smoothly. If anyone spots any obvious errors please let me know so I can correct for the next one.

First over the line with run time of 27.29 – a return to form and beating all last years times was Dave Wood – who did look a bit exhausted at the end, followed 25 seconds behind by Sam, with a course pb over the last 4 years of 28.24. Is it true having a baby makes you a faster runner? Hard lines lads for the “easy” way to improve? Just 3 seconds behind Sam was the new face of Chris Wilkinson with a run time of 22.57. At least we know what he can do now so it will not be that easy for him next time. Hopefully the small prize he won will convince him to join our club – and with a time like that – enter the Peco cross countries. Just missing out in fourth place by 1 second was Giedrius who had a new course pb of 20.43. Other runners getting a course pb were Therese 23.06, who was the fastest lady on the night, and Alberto 20.12. Equalling their course pb was Alan with 18.35 and just missing out, Adam with 19.47, but definitely quicker then all last years run. Bringing up the rear unfortunately tonight was Catherine with who may have been harshly handicapped and losing her crown after winning the overall prize last year. Finally a mention must go to Jonathan who started at the back, and overtook 13 runners to finish 7th with a course record of 16.53 and beating his previous fastest time by 12 seconds.

Between 1st and last runner there was a time lapse of just under 5 minutes but from the 2nd to 17th place the time difference was only just over 1 and a half minutes – proving you can get it right for some – but never for all.

Hopefully we shall see you – and others at the next one in November – which will be on a Monday – and go in the opposite direction

 

Please keep your eye on the YVAA web site as they are hoping to re-instate this race.

 

Results below:

 

Peter