Conditions were perfect for running on Sunday and almost 300 athletes turned out for the Haltemprice 10k, thirty of them from Beverley Athletic Club.
The course follows a challenging route through Kirk Ella and out to Swanland with the first 7 kilometres uphill. With handicap points at stake Beverley athletes rose to the challenge and there were some fine performances.
First in the handicap competition was Sam Allen who was thrilled to record a new personal best time of 46.31. She completed the course more than 2 minutes faster than last year and 12 seconds faster than her previous best set at Leven earlier this year.
New member Morgan Leskiewicz was the first Beverley athlete to finish. He crossed the line in fifth place in 36.40 and 6 seconds ahead of his brother Jonathan. As they had not entered the race in advance they were not eligible for prizes and it was Pete Fielding-Smith who was awarded the prize for sixth place. Fielding-Smith put in a fine performance to finish in 37.26, a minute faster than last year and 20 seconds faster than his previous best for a 10k this year.
Prizes were also awarded to Mark Dalton (2nd V45), Pete Watkinson (2nd V55), Alan Flint (1st V60), John Curry (3rd V60) and Frank Harrison (1st V70).
Beverley ladies were also among the prize winners. Claire Traynor finished third in the LV35 category and Pam Atkins was the first LV60 to complete the course.
There were 295 finishers and the race was won by Carl Ryde of Doncaster AC in 32.54. The first lady to finish was Natalie Farrow of Lincoln Wellington in 37.52.
Beverley AC finishing times:
Morgan Leskiewicz 36.40; Jonathan Leskiewicz 36.44; Pete Fielding-Smith 37.26; Mark Dalton 37.31; Olly Johnston 38.30; Andy Johnson 39.08; Dan Hardy 41.44; Pete Watkinson 42.19; Alan Flint (46.58); Rob Reid 44.12; Claire Traynor 44.33; Lucy Stamford 44.41; Lucas Meagor 44.48; Neal Madden 45.44; Sam Allen 46.31; Tim Simpson 47.31; Juliet Molteno 48.04; Steve Hadley 48.26; Amanda Ritchie 48.42; Jed Holden 49.39; Chris Anthony 50.37; Debs Brant 51.27; Christian Curry 51.53; Frank Harrison 55.35; John Curry 55.42; Neil Plummer 55.47; Pam Atkins 57.30; Pete McNally 60.07; Jacqui Dickinson 62.46; Ivor Roberts 62.55; Elaine Julian 63.10.
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